Nga Hua o Mōrere hot springs

Nga Hua o Mōrere hot springs has reopened!

A treat not to be missed – gorgeous hot and cold springs set amid 364 hectares of rain forest. Rare in the world of hot springs, Nga Hua o Mōrere produce 250,000 litres a day of hot ancient sea water. Known for its therapeutic values, the water is piped to a series of public and private hot pools.

Nga Hua o Mōrere hot springs is located 40km north-east of Wairoa, 52km south of Gisborne and 15km north of Nuhaka.

It is definitely worth taking a walk on any of the various walks in the Mōrere Scenic Reserve, from 10-minute walks up to three hours. Especially famous for its nikau palms, the dense virgin rain forest is home to a wide range of native birds.

Visitors are also encouraged to extend your trip to the area, and stay across the road at the very welcoming Mōrere Lodge.

Check out why Stuff's Brook Sabin rates Nga Hua o Mōrere hot springs "the best hot spring escape you have never heard of".