Mangatainoka Hot Springs
Mangatainoka Hot Springs
Mangatainoka Hot Springs is a geothermal soaking spot deep in Kaweka Forest Park, situated in the Mohaka River valley on the North Island of New Zealand.
Reaching it requires a 3–4 hour intermediate tramp from the end of Makahu Road, with well-constructed track and bridged river crossings throughout. A DOC campsite sits adjacent to the springs.
The facility features three round geothermal pools set on decking, with valves to adjust the flow. The Mohaka River runs nearby, offering a cold-water contrast to the hot pools.
The remote backcountry setting — lush ferns, forest surroundings, and relative solitude — is widely regarded as what makes Mangatainoka the more rewarding of the two hot springs accessible via Makahu Road.
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