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Nice pool, only thigh deep, up to chest if you sit in it. Bush has been cleared at entrance, easier to find now. Bottom of pool a bit slimy and green algae gets stirred up when you walk through pool. [Brian, Rotorua/NZ]
Waterfall Spout Bath, Waiotapu
In Nature
Description
[May 2021] There has been a recent report of a serious burn from the hot sand that resulted in hospital treatment. Take extreme care.
Directions
Take the road to Lady Knox Geyser, Drive half way down the road and it is on your right. It\’s well hidden, but there is short one minute trail from road to pool. Paste this into any GPS navigation app/device for exact spot: 38°20.980\’S 176°22.409\’E [Honza, Czech Republic]
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Bather Reviews
A sign stating that trespassers will be prosecuted is now situated by the gate on the road to the Lady Knox Geyser.
Philip -
New Zealand
/10
Unfortunately my favourite spot is no more. Looks like geothermal activity has blown the waterfall and pool apart, the whole lanscape has changed, ground drops away and very soft, dangerous.
Kat -
Wellington
/10
A bit of the beaten track – there is a short path through the bush from the road to the geyser to the pool – but thoroughly worth it. Much less crowded than Keroscene Creek and Hot ‘n Cold, which meant we could finally ditch our togs and enjoy the pools properly.
Chris -
Australia
/10
My wife and I finally visited this hidden gem on 17 Feb. Thanks to PJWoods for the directions. We parked near the hole in the bushes and tramped to the falls along a slightly muddy track. No sign of litter or any other people. The water was very hot but bearable, but the muddy sand on the bottom was much…
Bernard -
Bournemouth UK
/10
Its definitely pretty and easy to find, but there is a huge government warning sign next to the pool because of Meningitis amebas, which by the way at 100% fatal if contracted. The sign advises to keep the water out of your noise, but is it really worth the risk? Also the entire trail leading up to pool is covered…
Andrew C -
Pleasanton, USA
/10
Exactly where you think it is. Turn off on Waiotapu loop, and park at the creek bridge. Either side of the bridge is hotter or cooler, literally walk the stairs down right into the welcoming water. We came in August and tremendously enjoyed the hot stream, the cool moonlit night, and the amazing local hospitality! Shout out to the snowboarders…
Jason -
Duluth, MN USA
/10
Hey , I think some people are just so ignorant to not know you can not get naked in public places in NZ no matter what ! You can not get naked in public places any where you like no matter what ! It is against the law and morally is not right . What if a family with many…
Barry -
Rotorua
/10
Great spot. Easy to find as described in previous review. Not too hot even on a sunny summer day. Good suitable for naked bathing. Other than st secret place there were nobody there.
Alexe -
Germany
/10
To get to the waterfall you drive to the barrier arm at the beginning of the road that leads you down to the Lady Knox Geyser at Wai-O-Tapu (Note, the barrier arm is closed after the geyser has finished in the morning approx 11am, so you cannot drive your car down). Park somewhere near the barrier arm (but not in…
P.J. Woods -
Rotorua
/10
Although can be difficult to find it certainly alot quieter than any of the other pools in the area. I visited several times and no one ever there so it’s a great nudist pool. Water temperature varies with rainfall but overall great to have a massage by the waterfall!
Bruce -
Thames
/10