Tourist information on Hot Water Beach, New Zealand. Hot Water Beach NZ is located in the Coromandel region of New Zealand, south east of Whitianga. A popular beach and geothermal attraction, you can dig your own spa pool in the sand at low tide in Hot Water Beach, NZ. Hot Water Beach activities include fishing, swimming and surfing.

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Dig Your Own Spa at Hot Water Beach

Image Source: Tourism New Zealand. Coromandel Surfing, New Zealand
Surfing, Coromandel
Photographer: Chris McLennan
(www.cmphoto.co.nz)

Hot Water Beach is a popular beach and geothermal attraction located on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, approximately 12 kilometres southeast of Whitianga.

Hot Water Beach is as good as its name. Hot pools can be dug out of the sand at low tide near the rocks and in places where steam can be seen rising from the open sea at high tide. It's a great family activity, both in summer and winter.

Spades for digging your pool are available for hire.

Volcanic activity is no longer prevalent on the Coromandel Peninsula—the hot mineral pools are a legacy of an exciting geothermal past.

Hot Water Beach is also known as a good surfing spot.

WARNING! Swimming in the sea at Hot Water Beach can be dangerous due to rip tides. Swim only between the flags if the Hot Water Beach Lifeguard Service are on patrol. Otherwise it is advised that you do not attempt to swim in the surf unless you are a strong swimmer.

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