Something for your 'Bucket List' and less than 30 minutes from Tairua! For two hours either side of low tide, natural springs pump hot water close to the surface. This is when visitors get out their spades and start digging their own personal hot tubs in the sand. Buckets are useful too, as the spring water can be so hot that is needs to be cooled down with Pacific sea water. The beach is large with great surf, but the springs cover a small area, so it can be crowded. Our tip – if you don't find space to dig your own tub, wait a while and a pre-dug one will become free!
Hot water beach
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What our other guests had to say
Such lovely people running this B&B! Breakfast was amazing and the rooms where perfect. They give you tips and advice for the attractions around here! Absolutely a must stay place if your going to the hot water beach!
Tanja Vanotti
This B&B ticks all the boxes. it feels like a home from home with its immaculate interior and tasteful decor. It is clean with very comfortable beds and a delicious breakfast. The swimming pool will come into its own on hot days. The hosts, Jane and Chris make you feel welcome and are a font...
Gaby Hall, Chester UK
Stayed here for 3 nights in January 2018. Chris and Jane were very welcoming and enjoyed talking about what to do in the area and New Zealand in general. The room was very cozy and the bed was very comfortable. Room and bathroom very clean and spacious. The plunge pool was a nice respite at the...
Diddakoi, Milwaukee, WI
Such lovely people running this B&B! Breakfast was amazing and the rooms where perfect. They give you tips and advice for the attractions around here! Absolutely a must stay place if your going to the hot water beach!
Tanja Vanotti
This B&B ticks all the boxes. it feels like a home from home with its immaculate interior and tasteful decor. It is clean with very comfortable beds and a delicious breakfast. The swimming pool will come into its own on hot days. The hosts, Jane and Chris make you feel welcome and are a font...
Gaby Hall, Chester UK
Stayed here for 3 nights in January 2018. Chris and Jane were very welcoming and enjoyed talking about what to do in the area and New Zealand in general. The room was very cozy and the bed was very comfortable. Room and bathroom very clean and spacious. The plunge pool was a nice respite at the...
Diddakoi, Milwaukee, WI
Such lovely people running this B&B! Breakfast was amazing and the rooms where perfect. They give you tips and advice for the attractions around here! Absolutely a must stay place if your going to the hot water beach!
Tanja Vanotti