# Hot Water Beach

> Hot water rises through the sand at the base of the cliff, and visitors dig their own pools.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-hot-water-beach/

Hot water rises through the sand at the base of the cliff, and visitors dig their own pools. Go about two hours either side of low tide and rent a spade locally. Do not swim here, as rips are strong.

- **Nearest town:** Whitianga, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -36.8887, 175.8213
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June–August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [The Coromandel Peninsula loop from Thames to Waihī](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzn-coromandel-peninsula-loop/)

## Nearby

- [Hahei Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-hahei-beach/) – 6 km
- [Cathedral Cove](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-cathedral-cove/) – 7 km
- [New Chums Beach (Wainuiototo)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-new-chums-beach/) – 11 km
- [Pinnacles Walk, Kauaeranga Valley](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-pinnacles-walk/) – 25 km

## FAQs

### Where is Hot Water Beach?

Hot Water Beach is in Whitianga, New Zealand, at GPS -36.8887, 175.8213.

### Which road trips pass Hot Water Beach?

Hot Water Beach is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Coromandel Peninsula loop from Thames to Waihī.

### What is there to see near Hot Water Beach?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hahei Beach (6 km), Cathedral Cove (7 km), New Chums Beach (Wainuiototo) (11 km) and Pinnacles Walk, Kauaeranga Valley (25 km).

### When is the best time to visit Hot Water Beach?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June–August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)