Nga Hua o Mōrere reopening
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The hot springs have reopened with normal hours resuming on 16 December 2024. View a media release about the reopening.
Mōrere Hot Springs is reawakened “Nga Hua o Mōrere” to recognise the new era and the joint leadership between Rongomaiwahine, Rakaipaaka and DOC.
Nga Hua o Mōrere are a rare example of natural salt water hot springs. They produce 250,000 L per day of hot, mineral-rich sea water, which has long been sought after for its therapeutic and curative properties.
The water emerges from a fractured fault that crosses the Mangakawa valley, 300 metres upstream from the Nikau Pools and is piped to a variety of public and private pools set amongst native rain forest.
Mōrere Springs Scenic Reserve is on SH2, 40 km north-east of Wairoa, 52 km south of Gisborne and 15 km north of Nuhaka.
See our Facebook page for updates before you plan your travel to Mōrere.
Hours from 16 December 2024
- Monday 11 am to 6 pm
- Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
- Thursday 11 am to 6 pm
- Friday 11 am to 6 pm
- Saturday 11 am to 6 pm
- Sunday 11 am to 6 pm
Prices
- Adult: $20
- Child (5-18): $12
- Kaumatua/Senior: $14
- Family: first adult and child at full price, then 50% for additional adult and child
- Multi-trip concessions and group discounts available – enquire at the kiosk
Pool safety
- There are no lifeguards on duty.
- Do not immerse your head in the hot/warm pools.
- All children 12 years and under must be supervised by an adult.
- Water at site is unsuitable for drinking, however you can purchase bottled water at site or bring your own.
Ngā Hua o Mōrere
| Phone: | +64 06 837 8856 |
| Email: | morere@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | 3968 State Highway 2 Morere 4078 |