hot springs
West Coast, South Island, New Zealand
- Location
- West Coast, South Island, New Zealand
- Water type
- iron-rich
- Temperature
- 36 °C
- pH
- 6.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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This iron-rich hot spring lies on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, a region known for its wild landscapes and heavy rainfall. The water emerges at around 36 °C, tinted by its high iron content.
Insider tip — The West Coast of New Zealand's South Island between the Franz Josef Glacier and Hokitika is a narrow ribbon of temperate rainforest — one of the world's wettest inhabited coastlines, where ancient rimu and kahikatea forests meet glaciers descending from the Southern Alps. Iron-rich springs emerge from the ancient Alpine Fault geology of this isolated coast, where the Pacific and Australian plates collide to build both the Southern Alps and the geothermal conditions for mineral spring formation in the rainforest.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 36 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features iron-rich water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.