Within 50 miles of New Plymouth
Close enough for an evening soak after work.
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taranaki Thermal Spa | 2 mi west | Not recorded | Resort | New Plymouth (2 mi) |
50 to 100 miles: day trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Puia Springs | 79 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Raglan (19 mi) |
100 to 150 miles: weekend trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalding Hot Water Spring | 111 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (1 mi) |
| Craters of the Moon | 111 mi east | Not recorded | Developed | Taupo (3 mi) |
| Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools Free | 111 mi east | Not recorded | Developed | Taupo (1 mi) |
| Wairakei Thermal Valley | 112 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (5 mi) |
| Ngatamariki Hot Spring | 118 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (11 mi) |
| Waipiropiro Hot Spring | 119 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Waiouru (30 mi) |
| Okoroire Hot Springs | 121 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Matamata (10 mi) |
| Mangatainoka Hot Springs | 124 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Turangi (34 mi) |
| Mangatutu Hot Springs | 128 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Napier (32 mi) |
| Butchers Pool Free | 129 mi east | Not recorded | Developed | Murupara (19 mi) |
| Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park | 130 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Matamata (4 mi) |
| Waikite Valley Thermal Pools | 130 mi east | 208°F | Developed | Rotorua (13 mi) |
| Puakohurea Springs | 132 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (13 mi) |
| Hot 'n' Cold Free | 132 mi east | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (16 mi) |
| Whakawerawera Bathing Pools | 133 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (2 mi) |
| Waterfall Spout Bath Free | 133 mi east | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (16 mi) |
| Tarawera Hot Springs | 134 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (35 mi) |
| Oruawhata / Malfroy Pool | 134 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua |
| Foot Pool | 137 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Katikati (11 mi) |
| Sapphire Springs | 141 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Katikati (3 mi) |
| Otutarara Springs | 141 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (8 mi) |
| Parengarenga Springs | 142 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (9 mi) |
| Maraeroa Springs | 142 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (9 mi) |
| Ruahine Springs | 143 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (10 mi) |
| Taheke Springs | 143 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (11 mi) |
| Manupirua Springs Hot Pools | 143 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (10 mi) |
| Tasman Holiday Parks - Miranda | 145 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Ngatea (11 mi) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest hot spring to New Plymouth, New Zealand?
Taranaki Thermal Spa is the closest listed hot spring, about 1.6 miles west of central New Plymouth in a straight line.
How many hot springs are near New Plymouth, New Zealand?
1 listed hot springs are within 50 miles, 2 within 100 miles and 29 within 150 miles.
Are there hot springs resorts or pools near New Plymouth, New Zealand?
Yes. The closest developed options are Taranaki Thermal Spa (2 mi), Craters of the Moon (111 mi), Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools (111 mi).
Are there free hot springs near New Plymouth, New Zealand?
Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools (111 mi), Butchers Pool (129 mi), Hot 'n' Cold (132 mi) are recorded as free. Parking or recreation passes may still apply.