Tokaanu Thermal Pools
A long-established public hot spring on the southern shore of Lake Taupō. Soak here after a high-mountain hike to ease tired muscles. There is also a geothermal boardwalk nearby.
The Tokaanu Thermal Pools offer public hot pools and private hot pool rooms, with water temperatures of about 38 to 40°C and affordable prices starting at about 10 NZD. Next to them is a free geothermal boardwalk where you can see boiling mud pools, hot springs, and steam vents. It is about 5 km west of Turangi and about 20 minutes' drive from the end of the Alpine Crossing at Ketetahi, making it an ideal place to relax after hiking. Opening hours are roughly 10:00 to 21:00.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Lake Rotopounamu
- Tongariro National Trout Centre
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Tongariro Northern Circuit
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Tama Lakes
- Taranaki Falls
- Tawhai Falls (Gollum's Pool)