Mangatutu Hot Springs

Mangatutu Hot Springs is a remote natural siliceous hot spring site accessible by a multi-day tramping track through the Kaweka Forest Park in Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand's North Island, where geothermal waters emerge in deep river gorge wilderness demanding significant physical commitment to access — making the springs one of the most rewarding earned rewards in New Zealand wilderness tramping. The springs, flowing into simple rock-lined pools beside the Mohaka River in pristine native bush, are maintained by the Department of Conservation and accessible via the Roaring Meg or Makahu tramping routes through beech and podocarp forest of the Kaweka Range. The experience of soaking in natural hot springs deep in the Kaweka wilderness after two days of demanding backcountry tramping embodies the best of New Zealand's tradition of combining challenging outdoor adventure with natural geothermal reward.