50 to 100 miles: day trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waipiropiro Hot Spring | 68 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Waiouru (30 mi) |
| Mangatainoka Hot Springs | 92 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Turangi (34 mi) |
| Mangatutu Hot Springs | 93 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Napier (32 mi) |
100 to 150 miles: weekend trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarawera Hot Springs | 106 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (35 mi) |
| Scalding Hot Water Spring | 117 mi north | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (1 mi) |
| Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools Free | 119 mi north | Not recorded | Developed | Taupo (1 mi) |
| Craters of the Moon | 121 mi north | Not recorded | Developed | Taupo (3 mi) |
| Taranaki Thermal Spa | 122 mi northwest | Not recorded | Resort | New Plymouth (2 mi) |
| Wairakei Thermal Valley | 123 mi north | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (5 mi) |
| Ngatamariki Hot Spring | 130 mi north | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (11 mi) |
| Butchers Pool Free | 137 mi north | Not recorded | Developed | Murupara (19 mi) |
| Hot 'n' Cold Free | 144 mi north | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (16 mi) |
| Waterfall Spout Bath Free | 145 mi north | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (16 mi) |
| Waikite Valley Thermal Pools | 145 mi north | 208°F | Developed | Rotorua (13 mi) |
| Puakohurea Springs | 146 mi north | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (13 mi) |
| Nikau Pools | 150 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Wairoa (23 mi) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest hot spring to Palmerston North, New Zealand?
Waipiropiro Hot Spring is the closest listed hot spring, about 68 miles northeast of central Palmerston North in a straight line.
How many hot springs are near Palmerston North, New Zealand?
0 listed hot springs are within 50 miles, 3 within 100 miles and 16 within 150 miles.
Are there hot springs resorts or pools near Palmerston North, New Zealand?
Yes. The closest developed options are Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools (119 mi), Craters of the Moon (121 mi), Taranaki Thermal Spa (122 mi).
Are there free hot springs near Palmerston North, New Zealand?
Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools (119 mi), Butchers Pool (137 mi), Hot 'n' Cold (144 mi) are recorded as free. Parking or recreation passes may still apply.