Top 10 Secret Free Natural Hot Springs in New Zealand You Need to Find
Why Pay $100 When Nature Gives It Away for Free? New Zealand sits right on the Pacific Ring of Fire, which means the ground beneath your feet is alive. While commercial spas in Rotorua or Hanmer Springs charge a premium to pipe this geothermal magic into tiled pools, the locals know a better way. There are dozens of completely free, wild hot springs hidden in native forests, on beaches, and alongside icy rivers throughout Aotearoa. Some require a shovel, some require a hike, and some just require you to know which gravel road to turn down. I have soaked in most of them (and braved the sandflies) to bring you the top 10 secret (and free) natural hot springs in New Zealand you need to find. Safety Warning: In natural thermal pools, never put your head underwater. Although rare, amoebic meningitis is a risk in geothermal water. Also, lock your car and take valuables with you; remote car parks are hotspots for theft. 🚀 Quick Look: Top 3 "Must-Soak" Spots Name ...