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Free Hot Pools Between Rotorua and Taupo
Turn off the State Highway at Wai-o-Tapu and directly beneath the bridge are free hot pools. These are formed by a stream that happens to be a perfect hot pool temperature.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Waiotapu |
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Dirty, rubbish and beer bottles on the side.
Very good hot spring.
Magical !!
Free and in the nature!!
Don't miss it, a good memory from New Zealand!
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10/10 | 11 |
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55% |
9/10 | 3 |
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8/10 | 4 |
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7/10 | 1 |
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5.0/5
Beautiful place we have been inside the water for at least an hour was not crowded an very clean
Reviewed about 5 years ago
2.5/5
Dirty, rubbish and beer bottles on the side.
River was very muddy and not clear. It also smelt. Dipped my toes in and it was warm but wasn't tempted to swim.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
4.0/5
Really relaxing warm water to relax in after a long hike.
You do not see springs like these anywhere else.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016
4.0/5
Nice but very crowded.
You should come here early like for Kerosene Creek ;)
Reviewed almost 8 years ago
5.0/5
DO NOT MISS THIS!
It was hands down my favourite experience, swimming in the hot and cold creek, rubbing our Rotorua mud all over my body, my skin was so smooth all over!
Reviewed about 8 years ago
5.0/5
We were sitting in the hot river with a waterfall while it was raining on us.
It was the best feeling in New Zealand so far!
Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
5.0/5
You can swim in the hot water with cold stream from the river.
Use mud for your body. Good bath!
Reviewed over 8 years ago
4.5/5
Directly located under a bridge is a hot stream that meets a cold river.
There are separate ways to get into the water. Be careful: at the top it is really hot!
Reviewed over 8 years ago
4.0/5
Natural pool where a cool and hot stream meet.
Good to stop by and have a swim.
Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014
5.0/5
Down to local knowledge we found this idyllic setting and totally free.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014
5.0/5
If you go just beyond the Wai-O-Tapu entrance there is a hot stream meeting a cold one under a bridge, you cannot miss it.
It is a great place for a little dip.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014
5.0/5
Beautiful place we have been inside the water for at least an hour was not crowded an very clean
Reviewed about 5 years ago
4.0/5
Really relaxing warm water to relax in after a long hike.
You do not see springs like these anywhere else.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016
2.5/5
Dirty, rubbish and beer bottles on the side.
River was very muddy and not clear. It also smelt. Dipped my toes in and it was warm but wasn't tempted to swim.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
4.0/5
Nice but very crowded.
You should come here early like for Kerosene Creek ;)
Reviewed almost 8 years ago
5.0/5
DO NOT MISS THIS!
It was hands down my favourite experience, swimming in the hot and cold creek, rubbing our Rotorua mud all over my body, my skin was so smooth all over!
Reviewed about 8 years ago
5.0/5
We were sitting in the hot river with a waterfall while it was raining on us.
It was the best feeling in New Zealand so far!
Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
5.0/5
You can swim in the hot water with cold stream from the river.
Use mud for your body. Good bath!
Reviewed over 8 years ago
4.5/5
Directly located under a bridge is a hot stream that meets a cold river.
There are separate ways to get into the water. Be careful: at the top it is really hot!
Reviewed over 8 years ago
4.0/5
Natural pool where a cool and hot stream meet.
Good to stop by and have a swim.
Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014
5.0/5
Down to local knowledge we found this idyllic setting and totally free.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014
5.0/5
If you go just beyond the Wai-O-Tapu entrance there is a hot stream meeting a cold one under a bridge, you cannot miss it.
It is a great place for a little dip.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014
5.0/5
Free and in the nature!!
Love them.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014
4.5/5
This is fantastic this Mother Nature!
Surprising and relaxing time!
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
4.0/5
Hot springs near wonderland.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014
3.5/5
Fun, less crowded and free hotsprings.
1 hot stream, 1 cool, hangout and your convenience. Choose your own temperature.
Reviewed about 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013
5.0/5
Relaxing and good scenery.
Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013
4.5/5
Hot and cold river meet.
This was a few years ago - not sure if still available. Not Kerosene Creek.
Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012