We had to dig a hole in the beach and let the hot water fill in

It was crazy. The water was so hot. There were times you could not stand in it

Tim sitting and enjoying the fruits of his labor

At the end it was a losing battle against the rising tide

We're with two ladies from British Columbia who let us join them in their pool

It was a nice beach with showers and dressing rooms

Hot Water Beach

December 8, 2024 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F

Hot Water Beach is a beach on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand, just south of Mercury Bay. It is approximately 7 miles south east of Whitianga, and approximately 100 miles from Auckland by car. Its name comes from underground hot springs that 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 700,000, making it one of the most popular geothermal attractions in the Waikato region.Read more