Hot Water Beach — Attraction in Waikato

What a crazy experience! You have to get there early to get the best spot. The main parking is expensive so we found a free one on the onther side of the beach. Just on the parking lot we saw some shovels that we took and then left them at the same spot. We were there at 1 and low tide was at 4. So when the water was starting to go down we started working on our private pool while the waves were still crashing and destroying it everytime. Just be patient and keep the spot. It’s hard to tell were is the best spot as it’s just a tiny place that the water is hot, in some spots even too hot to stay. We were the lucky ones to have a warm pool (in one side was boiling and other side was cold so we were constantly mixing the water). Our pool was 2m x 1m. And it got busy really fast around us and even people that just got there sitting in our pool/steping on it or even staring at us the whole time… pretty wierd to be honest… for sure they didn’t see us arriving 3 h before and digging like gold diggers… anyway. Was an incredible experience and once again mother nature show us her...

Get your shovel. If you are renting a place to stay, ask your host to provide you with a shovel and most likely you will get a shovel for hot water beach. This is one of the most unusual beaches in the world. Hot Water Beach is about 12 kilometers southeast of Whitianga, and a very short drive from Hahei beach. Its name comes from the underground hot springs that seep through the sand at high tides. The beach is a very popular destination for both locals and tourists visiting New Zealand. The number of visitors per year is about 700K making the beach one of the most popular geothermal attractions in the region. Hot water bursts to the surface, forming a puddle of hot water. The water, with a temperature of 64°C, seeps from two underground fissures close together. Visitors often dig large holes themselves and relax while lying in the hot water. Many bring a shovel and bucket with them. Shovels can also be rented from a...

Until yet it was the most disappointing part of our nz stay. We have been there at the best time for low tide and the actual place for you to dig down was very small. It was way to crowded and there was no place left to relax. You were only able to share a pool with others.. and even if you would build your own then you would need multiple people that always keep building the walls so the flood doesn't destroy it. We had some very high expecations because every local told us about how great it is there. So at the end we just went swimming(which was the really best part), even tho there was no guard left and you officially weren't allowed to do so. We have also seen alot of other disappointed faces with high...