Developed hot spring pool · New Zealand
Whakawerawera Bathing Pools
New Zealand · 1.7 miles south of Rotorua
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Paid entry (check current price)
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Rotorua (2 mi / 3 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Whakawerawera Bathing Pools
Whakawerawera Bathing Pools is a developed hot spring pool in New Zealand, about 1.7 miles south of Rotorua.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
Map and directions
Red marks Whakawerawera Bathing Pools. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -38.16215, 176.25553.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Rotorua. The spring is about 1.7 miles (3 km) south of town in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Rotorua, New Zealand.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Whakawerawera Bathing Pools
- Oruawhata / Malfroy Pool Not recorded
- Otutarara Springs Not recorded
- Maraeroa Springs Not recorded
- Parengarenga Springs Not recorded
- Ruahine Springs Not recorded
- Puakohurea Springs Not recorded
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Whakawerawera Bathing Pools?
Whakawerawera Bathing Pools is in New Zealand, about 1.7 miles south of Rotorua. The GPS coordinates are -38.1621, 176.2555.
Is Whakawerawera Bathing Pools free?
No. It is recorded as a paid site. Check the operator's website for current prices and booking rules.
What hot springs are near Whakawerawera Bathing Pools?
The closest listed spring is Oruawhata / Malfroy Pool, about 1.8 miles north. Otutarara Springs is about 9.2 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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