50 to 100 miles: day trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waipiropiro Hot Spring | 70 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Waiouru (30 mi) |
| Taranaki Thermal Spa | 80 mi northwest | Not recorded | Resort | New Plymouth (2 mi) |
| Mangatainoka Hot Springs | 89 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Turangi (34 mi) |
| Mangatutu Hot Springs | 91 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Napier (32 mi) |
100 to 150 miles: weekend trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalding Hot Water Spring | 102 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (1 mi) |
| Tarawera Hot Springs | 103 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (35 mi) |
| Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools Free | 103 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Taupo (1 mi) |
| Craters of the Moon | 105 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Taupo (3 mi) |
| Wairakei Thermal Valley | 107 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (5 mi) |
| Ngatamariki Hot Spring | 114 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (11 mi) |
| Butchers Pool Free | 124 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Murupara (19 mi) |
| Waikite Valley Thermal Pools | 130 mi northeast | 208°F | Developed | Rotorua (13 mi) |
| Hot 'n' Cold Free | 130 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (16 mi) |
| Te Puia Springs | 130 mi north | Not recorded | Natural | Raglan (19 mi) |
| Waterfall Spout Bath Free | 130 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (16 mi) |
| Puakohurea Springs | 131 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (13 mi) |
| Whakawerawera Bathing Pools | 138 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (2 mi) |
| Oruawhata / Malfroy Pool | 140 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua |
| Okoroire Hot Springs | 143 mi north | Not recorded | Developed | Matamata (10 mi) |
| Otutarara Springs | 148 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (8 mi) |
| Maraeroa Springs | 148 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (9 mi) |
| Parengarenga Springs | 148 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (9 mi) |
| Ruahine Springs | 148 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (10 mi) |
| Manupirua Springs Hot Pools | 149 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (10 mi) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest hot spring to Wanganui, New Zealand?
Waipiropiro Hot Spring is the closest listed hot spring, about 70 miles northeast of central Wanganui in a straight line.
How many hot springs are near Wanganui, New Zealand?
0 listed hot springs are within 50 miles, 4 within 100 miles and 24 within 150 miles.
Are there hot springs resorts or pools near Wanganui, New Zealand?
Yes. The closest developed options are Taranaki Thermal Spa (80 mi), Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools (103 mi), Craters of the Moon (105 mi).
Are there free hot springs near Wanganui, New Zealand?
Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools (103 mi), Butchers Pool (124 mi), Hot 'n' Cold (130 mi) are recorded as free. Parking or recreation passes may still apply.