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Waikato Region [10 Hot Pools]

Cities/Towns In This Area: Hamilton, Huntly, Ngaruwahia, Te Aroha, Matamata, Raglan

1. Te Aroha Holiday Park and Hot Pools

Stanley Road, Te Aroha

Soak up the heat from our mineral water rock pool, surrounded by tree ferns, after a day tramping in the native bush clad Kaimai ranges. Only a short distance from Hamilton or Auckland airports. A rural park, surrounded by grazing farm animals, horses and cows. Magnificent mountain Views, under a belt of mature oak trees.

2. Kawhia Springs (Te Puia Springs)

Kawhia Beach

The water has a milky appearance because of the high mineral content. Lovely and soft. [Sandy, Hamilton, NZ]

3. Waingaro Hot Springs

Waingaro Road, Waingaro

My family had a fantastic time at Waingaro Hot Springs in the weekend. Yes its an old place, but what an ideal spot, really friendly staff, restaurant/bar facilities next door. Good price, we all had heaps of fun on the slides and the pools were lovely and hot on these winter days. We will definitely go back and bring our friends. An old fashioned kiwi holiday. It was well patronised but not too busy. [Kelly Owen, Taupo]

4. Te Aroha Mineral Spas & Leisure Pools (formerly Te Aroha Mineral Pools)

Te Aroha Hot Springs Domain, Boundary Street, Te Aroha

Very well renovated, outstanding facilities pool wise and changing rooms. Parking a little difficult due to popularity but worth the effort of a trip to Te Aroha [S. Wilson, Hamilton]

5. Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel

Somerville Road, Okoroire (Tirau)

Nestled on the bank of a stream, Ponga offer a canopy over the hot spring. Basic, but private and super nice. Springs are adjacent to the Okoroire Tavern and there is also a golf course there too. [P. Beere, Hamilton]

6. Opal Hot Springs and Holiday Park

Okauia Springs Road, Matamata

Not too flash, Not too shabby. I love the private pool, down by the river. Set in what looks like the basement foundations of an old homestead, surrounded by bush. 3 public pools up top Small (Hot), Medium (Warm) and Large (Cool). [Chris Williams, Hamilton]

7. Miranda Hot Springs

Front Miranda Road, Waitakaruru

Approximately 10 dollars entry for adults not sure on kiddie prices although there are kiddie pools. The main pool is HUGE (largest thermal pool in the southern hemisphere) and there are private spas available as well. There is accomodation available at the holiday park next door if your an out of towner. [Nat Thames, NZ]

8. Miranda Holiday Park

Front Miranda Road, Waitakaruru

One of my favorite places to stay with spotlessly clean cabins centred around the thermal pool which is not overly large but cosy with shallow kiddies area at one end. They have kiddie-free time as well, early morning and late evening to try and accomodate everyone. The pool is so clean it sparkles and you can't beat it on a cold night with the steam rising from the hot water. Woman that runs it can be a bit miserable but her hubby is welcoming.

9. Te Maire Hot Springs

Naike, State Highway 22

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10. Waikorea Hot Spring

Coastal Waikato, west of Huntly

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