Hot Water Beach

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In the chaos of trying to stay warm in the hot springs at hot water beach. #EndlessSummer
In the chaos of trying to stay warm in the hot springs at hot water beach. #EndlessSummer
Awesome place to have a hot soak during New Zealand's winter months...if you're up to braving the chill in the air...plus it's a gorgeous view. Just find a spot at low tide, dig a hole and watch the warm water bubble up from the hot earth below #wanderlust
Hot water beach is quite the experience. You have to go 2hours +/- low tide, bring a spade (most places rent them, I was able to get one from my hostel), and you can dig your own hot tub on the beach! However it definitely takes more than one person to dig the right size hole! So make some friends and work together! (This picture is my attempt to dig my own hole and it was so not working... Thankfully a group of awesome people invited me into theirs they had dug already). It's also not a very big area, and only some spots are hot, so you can start digging and have a "bust" of a location. It's very strange and super awesome. And warning it's VERY HOT in places. I near burned myself numerous times with my hands or feet digging deeper in the sand! Overall though - DO IT. Awesome, can't do most places experience.
Hot water beach is quite the experience. You have to go 2hours +/- low tide, bring a spade (most places rent them, I was able to get one from my hostel), and you can dig your own hot tub on the beach! However it definitely takes more than one person to dig the right size hole! So make some friends and work together! It's also not a very big area, and only some spots are hot, so you can start digging and have a "bust" of a location. It's very strange and super awesome. And warning it's VERY HOT in places. I near burned myself numerous times with my hands or feet digging deeper in the sand! Overall though - DO IT. Awesome, can't do most places experience.
Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

3 out of 5
790 Hot Water Beach Road, Waikato Hot Water Beach
The price is AED 324 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
AED 324
AED 372 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Hot Water Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (558 reviews)
Generally clean, some washers and dryers not working.

Reviewed on 14 January 2026

Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Pacific Harbour Villas

Pacific Harbour Villas

4 out of 5
223 Main Rd Tairua
The price is AED 430 per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
AED 430
AED 497 total
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach cabin in Tairua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Tairua Library and Pepe Reserve are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (199 reviews)
excellent location, clean rooms and had all the amenities we need to make our trip there perfect...

Reviewed on 16 January 2026

Pacific Harbour Villas
Albert Number 6 Motel

Albert Number 6 Motel

3 out of 5
6 Albert Street Whitianga
The price is AED 316 per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
AED 316
AED 365 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (407 reviews)
Clean room and excellent location

Reviewed on 16 January 2026

Albert Number 6 Motel
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Boutique Apartment with Sea Views (Bure 2 - Wai)

Boutique Apartment with Sea Views (Bure 2 - Wai)

Hot Water Beach Hot Water Beach
Stay at this apartment in Hot Water Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Hahei Beach and Cathedral Cove are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
Great property in a lovely setting with easy access to beach .

Reviewed on 14 November 2025

Boutique Apartment with Sea Views (Bure 2 - Wai)
Pacific Harbour Villas

Pacific Harbour Villas

4 out of 5
223 Main Rd Tairua
Book a stay at this beach cabin in Tairua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Tairua Library and Pepe Reserve are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (199 reviews)
excellent location, clean rooms and had all the amenities we need to make our trip there perfect...

Reviewed on 16 January 2026

Pacific Harbour Villas
Oceans Resort Whitianga

Oceans Resort Whitianga

4.5 out of 5
18 Eyre Stree Whitianga
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cathedral Cove and Hahei Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (305 reviews)
Great heated outdoor salt pool. Perfect when weather at the beach was pretty average. Close to Lost Springs too.

Reviewed on 2 January 2026

Oceans Resort Whitianga
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.