Waiotapu Bridge Hot Springs
20 Rankers Reviews
15 Face-to-Face
3 Thermal Pools
1 Waiotapu
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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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Hans haasnoot
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Ranking: 10/10
Beautiful place we have been inside the water for at least an hour was not crowded an very clean
Taruo Toomsalv
Ranking: 8/10
Really relaxing warm water to relax in after a long hike. You do not see springs like these anywhere else.
Mark Punter
Ranking: 5/10
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.
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Sylvain Schiber
Ranking: 8/10
Nice but very crowded. You should come here early like for Kerosene Creek ;)
Elizabeth Braidotti
Ranking: 10/10
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!
Matej Trampzer
Ranking: 10/10
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!
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David Schelensky
Ranking: 10/10
You can swim in the hot water with cold stream from the river. Use mud for your body. Good bath!
Jenny and Till
Ranking: 9/10
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!
Damien Estanguet
Ranking: 10/10
Don't miss it, a good memory from New Zealand!
Congratulations Waiotapu Bridge Hot Springs
Lilli Erni
Ranking: 8/10
Natural pool where a cool and hot stream meet. Good to stop by and have a swim.
Sina Sacranie
Ranking: 10/10
Down to local knowledge we found this idyllic setting and totally free.
Dan Lawson
Ranking: 10/10
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.
Josefina Tassone
Ranking: 10/10
Free and in the nature!! Love them.
