Morere Springs Scenic Reserve
Introduction
The natural mineral hot pools at Morere Springs Scenic Reserve are a popular attraction. The reserve also features one of the last remaining tracts of coastal native forest on the East Coast.
Features
Morere Springs Scenic Reserve is one of the last remaining tracts of coastal native forest on the East coast. Predominant and striking throughout the reserve are the dramatic shapes of juvenile and mature nikau palms. Other species cloaking the hills which surround the springs are kohekohe and tawa, rimu, totara and matai.
The reserve is home to a wide variety of birdlife including tui, bellbird, kereru and shining cuckoo.
A range of tracks has been established through the scenic reserve to allow members of the public a closer look at the type of forest which once covered the coast.
Morere's mineral waters have long been sought by the public for their therapeutic and curative properties. The pools complex is managed by a private concessionaire, and fees are payable for visits accessing the reserve via the main entrance from SH 2.
The public can access the track for free via Tunanui Road.
Location
Morere Springs Scenic Reserve is on State Highway 2, 8 km north of Nuhaka, 40 km northeast of Wairoa and 60 km southwest of Gisborne.
Getting there
Mangakawa Stream, Morere Scenic
Reserve
You can access the reserve via the Morere Hot Springs main entrance from SH 2 for which a fee is charged.
Visitors who do not intend to use the hot pools may access the scenic reserve via Tunanui Road, approximately 1 km north of the Morere Hot Springs entrance.
Activities
Bird and wildlife watching
Hot pools
Bird and wildlife watching
Throughout the reserve you can see a variety of birdlife, including tui, bellbird, kereru and shining cuckoo.
Hot pools
The range of natural mineral hotpools offers something for the entire family, from public and private hotpools, to a large public cold pool.
Plan and prepare
When bathing in hot pools, remember to keep your head above water at all times to avoid the possibility of contracting amoebic meningitis.
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