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 Butcher's Pool
Taupo Region
Northeast of Golden Springs, near Reporoa
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Description Butchers pool is named after a Mr Butcher one of the first settlers in reporoa. It was near his homestead and he and his family used it as a bath. He later 'gifted' this pool to the people of Reporoa and it has been upgraded during WW2 by persons who were 'objectors' as part of their work. It has since been greatly improved due to a substantial grant of money for the year 2000, and now comprises sealed walkways, toilets and changing rooms, etc. Please treat the pool with respect when visiting. [Robbie, Rotorua]
This pool is situated on the eastern side of Broadlands Road, approx. 2 kilometres south of Reporoa township. It is signposted from Broadlands Road, and is accessible via a short gravel road, approx. 400 metres, from Broadlands road. [Robbie, Rotorua]
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- there was scum all over the top we couldnt even see the bottom natural thermal water is usally clear and there were disgusting plasters everywhere and the water wasnt even warm and there was a naked old man in the pool with a bucket and soap..... disgusting we say wouldnt even let our dogs swim in it. wont go again was a waste of time only dipped a toe to feel temp.
christina and toni - taupo new zealand
Rating: 3/10 20th July 2010
- Big plus from me and worth the extra k/m's into the country for a free soak at bath temperature.
Easy access and good facilities
Grant - Napier
Rating: 8/10 31st May 2010
- Amazing!!! How's that, having a pool in the middle of a paddock well thats a first for me. The water is clean and clear, you can see the bubbles rising from the bottom through the natural filter system of the gravel floor. Then taking a step into the water and slowly sinking in deeper till the water is sitting under your chin, it's so relaxing and warm that you don't want to get out. Move around a little and you can feel the heat difference throughout the pool from 37-41 degrease. So in all it is the best, oh and so are the locals!!!
Hoki
Rating: 10/10 8th March 2010
- late 1990 was the last time i was there...magic memories...great spot after the sessions at the Woolshed Tavern...Takes me away...
Mike Galvin {Tiny} - Australia
Rating: 10/10 30th October 2009
- love the bubbles.
They are in the cooler part of the pool, but well worth an hour or 3 of close quarter contact
david - Taupo
Rating: 8/10 26th September 2009
- stays hot even after alot of rain
peter - reporoa
Rating: 9/10 21st July 2009
- what about otakatak hot pool in reporoa
peter - reporoa
21st July 2009
- AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!!! absolutely fantastic.... the natural setting, stars, hot spring water, great company, great conversations a few wines makes for a night a fun...what can i say but.... ooohh it's romantic.... haha lol!
7.4 - Auckland
Rating: 10/10 31st March 2009
- A poor imitation of a genuine hot pool. When I went there their was thick algae atop the water.
This is hardly in a natural setting. The concrete pool is on the edge of a paddock. I dipped my finger in, but walked away without risking immersing anything else.
Robert - Australia
Rating: 2/10 25th November 2008
- Lovely natural setting. A most enjoyable experience. Late in the evening, noisy parties can be a problem
JJ - Huntly
Rating: 9/10 13th October 2008
- Every chance we get to tank up the car and go for that relaxing drive we head off to "Butchers" as we call it. A nice scenic drive of rolling hills and great, green pastures from my little town Putaruru in the South of Waikato. Awesome locals and a handy fish n chip shop nearby, not to mention the quaint Public Bar thats situated not too far from the takeaway shop. Yes, I give this place of free leisure a big thumbs up!
Helena Moore - New Zealand
Rating: 8/10 9th October 2008
- awsome hotpool been there nice and hot love the view been there heaps of timessteps are slippery rating i would give it is 10/10
brandon - upperhutt
Rating: 10/10 1st May 2008
- Fantastic - clean, hot (almost too hot) and set in a nice paddack surround which is really peacefull. Well maintained too.
Julie - NZ, Hastings
Rating: 9/10 11th October 2007
- 9/14 have been to Butchers pool. "When you get in it's warm and when you get out it's freezing'- Charlie
"At night it's shallow and during the day its deep' - Daejah.
"Some people use it as a nice bath" Israel
" You can pull out a metal pole that works like a plug" - Finn
room2 - reporoa
15th August 2007
- I have been to this natural pool since I can remember. As my whanau are from all over Rotorua, Kauwerau, Murupara etc... It has changed over the years but is still extremely natural!!!!
Chrystal Heke - Waikato
Rating: 10/10 8th December 2006
- manus
Rating: 10/10 20th November 2006
- Awesome spot - watch the steps... they're slippery!
Nicky - Wellington
Rating: 9/10 30th August 2006
- This pool is not owned by the Rotorua settlers but is owned and maintained by the Rotorua District Council for the free use of all. RDC developed the site in 2000 after a generous grant to them for this purpose by the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust. For more info and further verification contact Garry Page, Parks & Recreation Manager with the Rotorua District Council.
Garry Page - Rotorua
3rd January 2006
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