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Ngāwhā Springs

Ngāwhā Springs is a geothermal site located approximately five kilometres east of Kaikohe in Northland, New Zealand — and the only high-temperature geothermal field in the country outside the Taupo Volcanic Zone.

The field covers an estimated 25 to 50 square kilometres and features around 20 hot springs at the surface, along with gas seepages, all sitting above a deep greywacke basement reservoir.

The springs are operated by the Parahirahi Ngawha Waiariki Trust as kaitiaki (guardians) of the resource.

The bathing complex comprises Ngā Waiariki, with 16 public geothermal pools varying in temperature and mineral colour, and the smaller Ngā Puna, offering eight pools in a quieter setting.

Entry is paid, sessions run approximately two hours, and advance booking is recommended.


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