How does the Hot Water Beach work?

Hot water springs 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.



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The beach is beautiful and worth the drive. You'll know where to go because of the people gathered in one spot. You need to go towards low tide so the hot water won't be diminished by the ocean. If you plan to dig and didn't bring a shovel, you can rent one at the concession stand.

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Hot Water Beach is an Aotearoa New Zeland Must Do and one of its most intriguing places. From the sound of surging waves to the surprising warmth of hot sand underneath your bare feet at low tide, Hot Water Beach presents a landscape and an atmosphere like nowhere else.

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The closest towns to Hot Water Beach are Tairua and Hahei. Both towns are great places to stay if you can't find accommodation at Hot Water Beach. In the summer months, be sure to book your accommodation in Tairua and Hahei well in advance.

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The hot water beach is about 5-7 mins away from the car park and there are toilets near the car park. There are taps outside the toilet for rinsing off the sand. It's best to arrive at low tide in order to have sufficient time to dig the hole on the beach n enjoy own spa pool in the sand.

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Those in the water are most likely feeling cooler than those on the sand. This is due to the high specific heat capacity of water. In other words, the same amount of heat energy when applied to sand and water will increase the temperature of the sand more than it will increase the temperature of the water.

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New Zealand is ranked 12th out of 79 countries regarding the cost of living, with a price index of 184. However, not all cities in the country are expensive. While not cheap by global standards, there are a number of cities that have a far lower cost of living.

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