Within 50 miles of Tauranga
Close enough for an evening soak after work.
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapphire Springs | 17 mi northwest | Not recorded | Natural | Katikati (3 mi) |
| Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park | 19 mi west | Not recorded | Developed | Matamata (4 mi) |
| Athenree Hot Springs | 20 mi northwest | Not recorded | Developed | Waihi Beach (4 mi) |
| Taheke Springs | 24 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (11 mi) |
| Foot Pool | 27 mi west | Not recorded | Developed | Katikati (11 mi) |
| Parengarenga Springs | 27 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (9 mi) |
| Okoroire Hot Springs | 27 mi southwest | Not recorded | Developed | Matamata (10 mi) |
| Manupirua Springs Hot Pools | 27 mi southeast | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (10 mi) |
| Otutarara Springs | 27 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (8 mi) |
| Maraeroa Springs | 27 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (9 mi) |
| Ruahine Springs | 28 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (10 mi) |
| Oruawhata / Malfroy Pool | 32 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua |
| Whakawerawera Bathing Pools | 33 mi south | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (2 mi) |
| Otei Hot Spring | 34 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Kawerau (8 mi) |
| Awakeri Hot Springs | 44 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Edgecumbe (2 mi) |
| Puakohurea Springs | 44 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (13 mi) |
| Waikite Valley Thermal Pools | 45 mi south | 208°F | Developed | Rotorua (13 mi) |
| Waterfall Spout Bath Free | 47 mi south | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (16 mi) |
| Hot 'n' Cold Free | 48 mi south | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (16 mi) |
50 to 100 miles: day trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers Pool Free | 54 mi south | Not recorded | Developed | Murupara (19 mi) |
| Tasman Holiday Parks - Miranda | 57 mi northwest | Not recorded | Developed | Ngatea (11 mi) |
| Hot Water Beach | 58 mi north | Not recorded | Natural | Whitianga (8 mi) |
| Ngatamariki Hot Spring | 59 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (11 mi) |
| Wairakei Thermal Valley | 64 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (5 mi) |
| Craters of the Moon | 66 mi south | Not recorded | Developed | Taupo (3 mi) |
| Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools Free | 68 mi south | Not recorded | Developed | Taupo (1 mi) |
| Scalding Hot Water Spring | 70 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (1 mi) |
| Te Puia Springs | 80 mi west | Not recorded | Natural | Raglan (19 mi) |
| Tarawera Hot Springs | 95 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (35 mi) |
100 to 150 miles: weekend trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangatainoka Hot Springs | 103 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Turangi (34 mi) |
| Mangatutu Hot Springs | 105 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Napier (32 mi) |
| Waipiropiro Hot Spring | 125 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Waiouru (30 mi) |
| Nikau Pools | 126 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Wairoa (23 mi) |
| Taranaki Thermal Spa | 149 mi southwest | Not recorded | Resort | New Plymouth (2 mi) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest hot spring to Tauranga, New Zealand?
Sapphire Springs is the closest listed hot spring, about 17 miles northwest of central Tauranga in a straight line.
How many hot springs are near Tauranga, New Zealand?
19 listed hot springs are within 50 miles, 29 within 100 miles and 34 within 150 miles.
Are there hot springs resorts or pools near Tauranga, New Zealand?
Yes. The closest developed options are Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park (19 mi), Athenree Hot Springs (20 mi), Foot Pool (27 mi).
Are there free hot springs near Tauranga, New Zealand?
Waterfall Spout Bath (47 mi), Hot 'n' Cold (48 mi), Butchers Pool (54 mi) are recorded as free. Parking or recreation passes may still apply.