Within 50 miles of Hamilton
Close enough for an evening soak after work.
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foot Pool | 29 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Katikati (11 mi) |
| Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park | 30 mi east | Not recorded | Developed | Matamata (4 mi) |
| Okoroire Hot Springs | 31 mi east | Not recorded | Developed | Matamata (10 mi) |
| Te Puia Springs | 34 mi southwest | Not recorded | Natural | Raglan (19 mi) |
| Sapphire Springs | 35 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Katikati (3 mi) |
| Tasman Holiday Parks - Miranda | 40 mi north | Not recorded | Developed | Ngatea (11 mi) |
| Athenree Hot Springs | 44 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Waihi Beach (4 mi) |
50 to 100 miles: day trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oruawhata / Malfroy Pool | 58 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua |
| Whakawerawera Bathing Pools | 59 mi southeast | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (2 mi) |
| Taheke Springs | 61 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (11 mi) |
| Otutarara Springs | 61 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (8 mi) |
| Parengarenga Springs | 61 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (9 mi) |
| Maraeroa Springs | 62 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (9 mi) |
| Manupirua Springs Hot Pools | 62 mi east | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (10 mi) |
| Ruahine Springs | 63 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (10 mi) |
| Waikite Valley Thermal Pools | 67 mi southeast | 208°F | Developed | Rotorua (13 mi) |
| Puakohurea Springs | 67 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (13 mi) |
| Hot Water Beach | 69 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Whitianga (8 mi) |
| Ngatamariki Hot Spring | 71 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (11 mi) |
| Hot 'n' Cold Free | 71 mi southeast | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (16 mi) |
| Waterfall Spout Bath Free | 71 mi southeast | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (16 mi) |
| Wairakei Thermal Valley | 72 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (5 mi) |
| Otei Hot Spring | 73 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Kawerau (8 mi) |
| Craters of the Moon | 73 mi southeast | Not recorded | Developed | Taupo (3 mi) |
| Butchers Pool Free | 74 mi southeast | Not recorded | Developed | Murupara (19 mi) |
| Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools Free | 75 mi southeast | Not recorded | Developed | Taupo (1 mi) |
| Scalding Hot Water Spring | 77 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (1 mi) |
| Awakeri Hot Springs | 87 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Edgecumbe (2 mi) |
100 to 150 miles: weekend trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarawera Hot Springs | 110 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (35 mi) |
| Taranaki Thermal Spa | 111 mi southwest | Not recorded | Resort | New Plymouth (2 mi) |
| Mangatainoka Hot Springs | 113 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Turangi (34 mi) |
| Mangatutu Hot Springs | 116 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Napier (32 mi) |
| Waipiropiro Hot Spring | 129 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Waiouru (30 mi) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest hot spring to Hamilton, New Zealand?
Foot Pool is the closest listed hot spring, about 29 miles northeast of central Hamilton in a straight line.
How many hot springs are near Hamilton, New Zealand?
7 listed hot springs are within 50 miles, 28 within 100 miles and 33 within 150 miles.
Are there hot springs resorts or pools near Hamilton, New Zealand?
Yes. The closest developed options are Foot Pool (29 mi), Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park (30 mi), Okoroire Hot Springs (31 mi).
Are there free hot springs near Hamilton, New Zealand?
Hot 'n' Cold (71 mi), Waterfall Spout Bath (71 mi), Butchers Pool (74 mi) are recorded as free. Parking or recreation passes may still apply.