Some volcanos develop huge underground reservoirs of superheated water. Over time, this water will escape to the surface — cooling on the way. There are two fissures at Hot Water Beach issuing water as hot as 64˚C (147˚F) at a rate as high as 15 litres/minute. This water contains large amounts of salt (NOT salt water), calcium, magnesium, potassium, fluorine, bromine and silica. There are other hot water springs nearby but the location of these two springs on the beach make them unique. The hot springs are only accessible at low tide, however more often than not two hours each side of low tide, will still provide you with an opportunity to dig your own spa.
Hot Waves Cafe Just a minutes walk from Hot Water Beach is Hot Waves cafe. The Cafe has two dining areas leading on to outdoor eating areas nestled in a Native garden. Serving delicious homemade food, Tantalising vegetarian options and Allpress coffee. Relax by the Fire or sit in the sun at Hot Waves Cafe. Ph: (07) 866 3887 Moko is an Artspace at Hot Water Beach which houses New Zealand and Pacific Style Arts including jewellery, designware, wall art and sculpture. Web: http://www.moko.co.nz  |
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Spades are provided free of charge for guests to use.
