The Waikite Valley Thermal Pools are lovely. The open air thermal pools are supplied with hot water by the adjacent and thoroughly impressive Te Manaroa spring, which discharges 40-50 litres of boiling water every second.
Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel
Lower pool with gravel base
Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel
Lower riverside pool
Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel
Top pool, formally enclosed prior to recent redevelopment.