Mōrere Hot Springs opening
The hot springs will reopen on 15 December 2024 for a public open day 11 am to 3 pm, then normal hours resume on 16 December.
View a media release about the reopening.
Until then, 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.
Mōrere Hot Springs are a rare example of natural salt water hot springs. They produce 250,000 L per day of hot, mineral-rich sea water, which has long been sought after for its therapeutic and curative properties.
The water emerges from a fractured fault that crosses the Mangakawa valley, 300 metres upstream from the Nikau Pools and is piped to a variety of public and private pools set amongst native rain forest.
Mōrere Springs Scenic Reserve is on SH2, 40 km north-east of Wairoa, 52 km south of Gisborne and 15 km north of Nuhaka.
See our Facebook page for updates- pricing, public holiday hours, closures; before you plan your travel to Morere.
Hours from 16 December 2024
- Monday 11 am to 6 pm
- Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
- Thursday 11 am to 6 pm
- Friday 11 am to 6 pm
- Saturday 11 am to 6 pm
- Sunday 11 am to 6 pm
Pricing
- Adult: $20
- Child (5-18): $12
- Kaumatua/Senior: $14
- Family first adult and child at full price then 50% for an additional adult and children
- Multi-trip concessions and group discounts available – enquire at the kiosk
Pool safety
- There are no lifeguards on duty.
- Do not immerse your head in the hot/warm pools.
- All children 12 years and under must be supervised by an adult.
- Water at site is unsuitable for drinking, however you can purchase bottled water at site or bring your own.
Ngā Hua o Mōrere
| Phone: | +64 06 837 8856 |
| Email: | imorere@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | 3968 State Highway 2 Morere 4078 |