Hot Water Beach is a beach on the east coast of the Coromandel
Peninsula, New Zealand, approximately 12 kilometres south east of
Whitianga, and approximately 175 kilometres from Auckland by car. Its
name comes from underground hot springs which filter up through the sand
between the high and low water tidal reaches. The beach is a popular
destination both for locals and tourists visiting New Zealand. Annual
visitor numbers have been estimated at 130,000, making it one of the
most popular geothermal attractions in the Waikato Region.
Within two hours either side of low tide, it is possible to dig into the
sand allowing hot water to escape to the surface forming a hot water
pool. The water, with a temperature as hot as 64°C (147°F), filters up
from two underground fissures located close to each other. These natural
springs can be found on the beach opposite the off-shore rocks.
Visitors often dig large holes and relax and soak in the thermal water.
Many visitors bring a spade and bucket with them. Spades can also be
hired from the nearby surf shop.
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