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Nikau hot pools at Nga Hua o Mōrere
Nga Hua o Mōrere

Located in Mōrere Springs area in the East Coast region

Nga Hua o Mōrere hot springs are at the main entrance to the Mōrere Springs Scenic Reserve.

Opening hours

  • Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday - Monday: 10 am - 5 pm

Prices

  • Adult: $20
  • Child (5-18): $12
  • Kaumatua/Senior: $14
  • Family: first adult and child at full price, then 50% for additional adult and child
  • Multi-trip concessions and group discounts available – enquire at the kiosk

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Nga Hua o Mōrere logo
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Mōrere Hot Springs is reawakened “Nga Hua o Mōrere” to recognise the joint leadership between Rongomaiwahine, Rakaipaaka and DOC.

Nga Hua o Mōrere 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 m 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.

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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.