Waipiropiro Hot Spring lies on the border of the Hawke's Bay and Rangitikei regions, on New Zealand's North Island. This thermal spring is enjoyed as an open-air pool, in a natural wild-bathing setting.
Insider tip — Waipiropiro Hot Spring in the central/southern North Island of New Zealand. 'Waipiropiro' means 'stinking water' in Māori — a traditional name for geothermally active, sulfurous springs. Natural wild hot spring in a remote setting. New Zealand's volcanic hot springs require caution: always check temperature before entering.