Hot springs in Wairoa
Wairoa, North Island · New Zealand
Wairoa is the gateway to the ancient rainforest pools of Morere Hot Springs on the Hawke's Bay coast. The remote destination features rare fossilised seawater pools tucked beneath a dense canopy of native Nikau palms. Spring from September to November brings lush new growth to the surrounding rainforest track and makes the riverside walks most scenic.
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Morere Hot Springs is a rustic forest reserve destination featuring unique ancient seawater pools tucked inside a dense canopy of native Nikau palms. The clear, highly saline waters are fossilized marine waters rich in sodium chloride and iodine, known for their strong therapeutic properties. The complex features a range of outdoor concrete pools, private indoor cabins, and secluded rock pools located up a scenic rainforest walking track. The setting feels deeply isolated and primeval, with the sound of the Nuhaka River rushing nearby. Visitors can combine their soak with several well-maintained short hikes through the surrounding Department of Conservation reserve. The facilities are simple, authentic, and completely uncommercialized compared to Rotorua options.
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