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Te Puia Hot Water Beach, Kawhia

Kawhia, New Zealand

Nature

Hot springs rise through the sand at the Kawhia ocean beach. Dig a pool about two hours either side of low tide, and bring your own spade. Rips are strong, so do not swim here, and the spring water can be hot enough to burn.

Nearest town
Kawhia, New Zealand
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
-38.0880, 174.8060

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June, August–September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Where is Te Puia Hot Water Beach, Kawhia?

Te Puia Hot Water Beach, Kawhia is in Kawhia, New Zealand, at GPS -38.0880, 174.8060.

Which road trips pass Te Puia Hot Water Beach, Kawhia?

Te Puia Hot Water Beach, Kawhia is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Waikato circuit: Hobbiton, Waitomo caves, Kawhia and Raglan.

What is there to see near Te Puia Hot Water Beach, Kawhia?

Places worth a stop nearby: Marokopa Falls (21 km), Mangapohue Natural Bridge (26 km), Manu Bay, Raglan (31 km) and Waitomo Glowworm Caves (32 km).

When is the best time to visit Te Puia Hot Water Beach, Kawhia?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June, August–September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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