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 Kawhia Springs (Te Puia Springs)
Waikato Region
Kawhia Beach
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Description After a dip in the ocean, enjoy the unusual, a warm bath. Bring your shovel to dig with. Although it is difficult to dig a pool more than about 20 cm deep, the water is pleasantly hot. Temperature varies upon location. A sulphur smell is present, but not overpowering. At the car park, sits an old changing room. A toilet is available, but tap water is not. See directions. [Luke, Hamilton]
Check websites for tide charts. You have two hours on either side of low tide to dig a pool. Take SH 31 to Kawhia. Follow the signs to Ocean beach. From the footpath, head towards the shore, a few metres to the north, not far from the water. Feel around for hot sand or dig your foot in until you find a hot spot. If its not immediately hot, keep sampling around until you find a good spot. Also, look for steam rising. Digging deeper wont help. [Luke, Hamilton]
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- Beautiful big black sand beach,definitly worth the trip,the ocean even seems a little warmer to..just like hot water beach but without all the tourist buses,20 mins before the springs you'll hit oparau roadhouse (big yellow building)where you can grab a shovel,good eats,internet,gas, and great people, bill the owner will let you park for the night ,there are tolets and free coffee in the morning!!Cheers
brian kelly - haiku,maui,hi
Rating: 10/10 17th December 2008
- Well worth the trip, take an extra few minutes to find the hotter pools you need it especially on a cold windy winter day! We stumbled accross an unsuspecting tourist couple who obviously thought they had the beach to themselves, they were quick to dress and jump on their quad bike! Thanks for locating the hot water for us! Visit the bar on the main street (not the tavern) for friendly hospitality a warm fire, coffee and pizza to warm up after the mad dash back up the sand dunes!
Jeremy - Hamilton NZ
Rating: 8/10 2nd October 2006
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