Morere Hot Springs
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Morere Hot Springs
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, the Morere Springs 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. It is definitely worth taking a walk on any of the various walks in the Morere 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.
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Mōrere Hot Springs closed
Morere Hot Springs are closed due to potential contamination from the failing septic system.
We expect the pools to open early 2024 when a more effective system will be in place.
Visitors can still access the walking tracks by the alternative access point on Tunanui Road. Parking is on the roadside, do not drive up the dirt track.
First published on 14 December 2022. Last reviewed on 12 December 2023.
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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Mahia |
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4.5/5
Small, not too touristy and very beautifully located between Nikau Palm trees.
It is a lovely place to relax for a couple of hours. The walk to the Nikau Pool is amazing!
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4.5/5
Nice hot springs near Gisborne in a forest with several walking tracks.
Walk to the pools which are about 5minutes up the river.
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1.5/5
It was a hot day and we only fancied the 20 min loop walk but there was a charge for it and we walked away as why should we have to pay for walking through our own NZ bush!
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5.0/5
Under new management since July 1 2012.
Friendly, helpful owners, great place to visit.
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4.5/5
Small, not too touristy and very beautifully located between Nikau Palm trees.
It is a lovely place to relax for a couple of hours. The walk to the Nikau Pool is amazing!
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1.5/5
It was a hot day and we only fancied the 20 min loop walk but there was a charge for it and we walked away as why should we have to pay for walking through our own NZ bush!
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5.0/5
Under new management since July 1 2012.
Friendly, helpful owners, great place to visit.
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4.5/5
Nice hot springs near Gisborne in a forest with several walking tracks.
Walk to the pools which are about 5minutes up the river.
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4.5/5
The walk up to the top pools through the forest (only 10min) is well worth it.
We had them all to ourselves, and it was a lovely amongst the nikau palms. bathroom and shower were clean. one of the nicer paid hot springs I've visited.
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4.0/5
Set in really nice bushland which has walking tracks within it that lead you to the hot springs.
Fossiled seawater that bubbles up from the ground 30-40 degrees - very hot and good after a long journey.
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4.5/5
On SH2, south of Gisborne.
Natural salt water, hot springs in themiddle of a rain forest. Good display boards on well maintained track.
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3.5/5
Cool but warning about meninigitis isn't good.
Location - not easy to see. Be carefull, don't put your head in the wake
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4.5/5
Great spot.
Take a 10 minute trot through native bush to the top pools. Nice to sit in hot pools surrounded by Nikau Palms.
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3.5/5
Great spot for a soak after a surf in Mahia.
Best baths are a 10 min walk up the path.
