Within 50 miles of Rotorua
Close enough for an evening soak after work.
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oruawhata / Malfroy Pool | 1 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua |
| Whakawerawera Bathing Pools | 2 mi south | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (2 mi) |
| Otutarara Springs | 8 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (8 mi) |
| Parengarenga Springs | 9 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (9 mi) |
| Maraeroa Springs | 9 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (9 mi) |
| Ruahine Springs | 10 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (10 mi) |
| Manupirua Springs Hot Pools | 10 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (10 mi) |
| Taheke Springs | 11 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (11 mi) |
| Puakohurea Springs | 13 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (13 mi) |
| Waikite Valley Thermal Pools | 13 mi south | 208°F | Developed | Rotorua (13 mi) |
| Waterfall Spout Bath Free | 16 mi southeast | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (16 mi) |
| Hot 'n' Cold Free | 16 mi southeast | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (16 mi) |
| Otei Hot Spring | 19 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Kawerau (8 mi) |
| Butchers Pool Free | 22 mi south | Not recorded | Developed | Murupara (19 mi) |
| Okoroire Hot Springs | 27 mi northwest | Not recorded | Developed | Matamata (10 mi) |
| Ngatamariki Hot Spring | 28 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (11 mi) |
| Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park | 33 mi northwest | Not recorded | Developed | Matamata (4 mi) |
| Wairakei Thermal Valley | 34 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (5 mi) |
| Awakeri Hot Springs | 35 mi east | Not recorded | Natural | Edgecumbe (2 mi) |
| Craters of the Moon | 36 mi south | Not recorded | Developed | Taupo (3 mi) |
| Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools Free | 38 mi south | Not recorded | Developed | Taupo (1 mi) |
| Scalding Hot Water Spring | 40 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (1 mi) |
| Sapphire Springs | 43 mi northwest | Not recorded | Natural | Katikati (3 mi) |
50 to 100 miles: day trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athenree Hot Springs | 50 mi north | Not recorded | Developed | Waihi Beach (4 mi) |
| Foot Pool | 50 mi northwest | Not recorded | Developed | Katikati (11 mi) |
| Tarawera Hot Springs | 63 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (35 mi) |
| Mangatainoka Hot Springs | 71 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Turangi (34 mi) |
| Mangatutu Hot Springs | 73 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Napier (32 mi) |
| Te Puia Springs | 80 mi west | Not recorded | Natural | Raglan (19 mi) |
| Tasman Holiday Parks - Miranda | 81 mi northwest | Not recorded | Developed | Ngatea (11 mi) |
| Hot Water Beach | 90 mi north | Not recorded | Natural | Whitianga (8 mi) |
| Waipiropiro Hot Spring | 94 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Waiouru (30 mi) |
100 to 150 miles: weekend trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikau Pools | 102 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Wairoa (23 mi) |
| Taranaki Thermal Spa | 134 mi southwest | Not recorded | Resort | New Plymouth (2 mi) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest hot spring to Rotorua, New Zealand?
Oruawhata / Malfroy Pool is the closest listed hot spring, about under 1 mile east of central Rotorua in a straight line.
How many hot springs are near Rotorua, New Zealand?
23 listed hot springs are within 50 miles, 32 within 100 miles and 34 within 150 miles.
Are there hot springs resorts or pools near Rotorua, New Zealand?
Yes. The closest developed options are Whakawerawera Bathing Pools (2 mi), Manupirua Springs Hot Pools (10 mi), Waikite Valley Thermal Pools (13 mi).
Are there free hot springs near Rotorua, New Zealand?
Waterfall Spout Bath (16 mi), Hot 'n' Cold (16 mi), Butchers Pool (22 mi) are recorded as free. Parking or recreation passes may still apply.