Hot Water Beach

Hot Water Beach

Hot Water Beach is located on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula and is a magical beach. At low tide, natural hot mineral water from deep underground continuously bubbles up through the sand, creating Hot Water Beach. It gets its name from the constant flow of hot water.

Hot Water Beach is a well-known tourist destination both in New Zealand and abroad, with around 130,000 visitors each year, making it one of the country’s most famous geothermal attractions. Aside from being beautiful, the most incredible thing about Hot Water Beach is that when the tide goes out, the entire beach becomes warm, and hot springs emerge in the sand, which is truly astonishing. When the tide recedes, you’ll see countless visitors digging pools in the sand with shovels, and soon you can feel that not only the sand but also your feet are warm. The seawater mixes with the hot spring water to create bathwater-like warmth, and the most relaxing experience is lying in your own little hot pool and enjoying the soothing warmth.

Visiting Hot Water Beach requires good timing because at high tide, the ocean covers the entire beach, and you can only enjoy the experience when the tide goes out. Additionally, for surfers, Hot Water Beach is also an ideal spot for surfing, with powerful waves offering great conditions for riding.

Hot Water Beach

Must-visit reason: New Zealand’s most incredible beach

Continent where the attraction is located: Oceania

Country/Region where the attraction is located: New Zealand

Province/State where the attraction is located: Waikato Region