Kaitoke Hot Springs Track

Kaitoke Hot Springs Track

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Kaitoke Hot Springs Track

4 km return | 1 hour 30 minutes return

The Kaitoke Hot Springs are a pool of hot water in a fork of the Kaitoke Stream. Maori often used the springs, but Europeans first frequented the steaming pools in the 1860s.

Walking Track

Access

The start of the walk is signposted from Whangaparapara Road, approximately 5km before Whangaparapara.

Track

The track is wide and even, although after 5 minutes you will have to cross a shallow stream. The track undulates gently to the fork in the river by the hot springs, where there is also a picnic bench.

Geology

The water can reach 84 degrees Centigrade, but is usually a more agreeable temperature. A concealed fault line in the region allows deep-circulating groundwater to rise through the overlying rock and re-emerge in the forested enclave.

Industrious locals have constructed a ring of river rocks around one pool, beneath the languid fronds of overhanging ferns. The silted base allows for a comfortable base and well-placed rocks form ‘pillows’. A picnic table is situated nearby. To avoid the danger of contracting amoebic meningitis, keep your head above water.

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Auckland

Central government organisation

Location

North IslandAuckland RegionGreat Barrier Island

Categories

  • Activity__spas_thermal_poolsThermal Pools
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-36.2289042197369

175.429129600525

Latitude
-36.2289042197369
Longitude
175.429129600525

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Reviews

  • 4.0/5

    Not hard but picturesque walk with nice bath at the end.

    Reviewed about 14 years ago and experienced in March 2010