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Coromandel peninsula: Digging a hole on Hot Water Beach

Last updated on June 11, 2019 By Claire, the Travel Planning Geek

Hot Water Beach: if you dream of digging into sand and soaking, the is the destination for you. Located on the coast of the Coromandel peninsula, just wait for low tide and enjoy the experience!

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INFO & PLANNING TIPS - HOT WATER BEACH

The Coromandel peninsula is just a short drive from Auckland. It offers subtropical native forest, pristine beaches and interesting ocean features. I could have stayed my 2 whole weeks discovering it. But with only one day my visit focused on 2 of its highlights, one of which was Hot Water Beach, a beach where burning water comes out of the sand. People dig pools to enjoy the warm water.

TIPS FOR TRAVEL PLANNING ADDICTS

Getting to Hot Water Beach

  • The Coromandel is located on the Pacific Coast Highway – on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island
  • It is within 1h30 from Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua and their international airports.
  • Located from State Highway 25 take the Hot Water Beach Road. Stay on the main road until you see the (right) turn to Hot Water Beach (~8 km).

Visiting Hot Water Beach

  • The best time is to visit at low tide (check the times here). Shovels are available at the camping/hotel
  • There is a 15 min walk from the camping site. If it rained be careful the path is slippery.
  • More info on Hot water beach on the Coromandel website

Hot Water Beach in photos

First when you arrive, the beach looks kind of normal except all the people are gathering at the same spot

Hot water beach, Coromandel, New Zealand photo 1

As you approach, you discover a network of small pools digged in the sun

Hot water beach, Coromandel, New Zealand photo 2

But you have to deserve it. So first You have to dig, and dig and dig! We were lucky to have some men on the tour ready to take charge!

Digging at Hot water beach, Coromandel, New Zealand photo 1
Digging at Hot water beach, Coromandel, New Zealand photo 2

Be careful it is really really hot!

Burning water at Hot water beach, Coromandel, New Zealand photo 1

Then you sit in it and continue digging

Enjoying a hot bath at Hot water beach, Coromandel, New Zealand photo

And at the end I laughed a lot. They were all enjoying the hot water when a big wave from the ocean arrived with cold water. They all jumped!


Sunrise near Hot Water Beach

The next morning I walk up early to enjoy sunrise over Hot water beach. The sun alignment was not good, but I still got two good shots on the path to the beach though! What do you think?

Sunrise at Hot water beach, Coromandel, New Zealand photo 1
Sunrise at Hot water beach, Coromandel, New Zealand photo 2

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