Hot Water Beach
Te Puia
Handcrafted thermal spa washes away each night with the tide.

๐Ÿ“œ Unique beach where visitors can dig their own thermal hot tubs.
๐ŸŒŠ Geothermal water rises from below the sand at low tide.

Why Go

โ™จ๏ธ Dig your own natural hot tub
๐ŸŒ… Enjoy views over the Pacific Ocean
๐Ÿ„ Opportunity for surfing
๐Ÿšถ Easy-going walks along the coastline

Why Avoid

โš ๏ธ Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves near low tide
โณ Hot tubs are washed away at high tide
๐Ÿฅถ Can be very cold at night

Tips

โฐ Plan to arrive 1-2 hours before low tide
โ›๏ธ Bring a shovel or rent one from the local surf shop
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Expect crowds during peak season

Last updated 9 days ago

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