Waiwera Hot Springs
Waiwera Thermal Springs, New Zealand
- Location
- Waiwera Thermal Springs, New Zealand
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 7
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
LowHigh
Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Waiwera Hot Springs is a hot springs system located in the small coastal village of Waiwera, just north of Auckland, New Zealand. They were known to the Māori people for centuries before being developed. In the 1960s and 70s overproduction and overpumping of the geothermal aquifer led to significant loss of pressure and desiccation of the springs in the late 1970s. A decade later the thermal springs began to recover, although the system has not returned to the former artesian conditions.
Insider tip — Don't forget to wet your hair before bathing to avoid irritation.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.