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[[Image:KetetahiSpring1.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Ketetahi Springs]] |
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[[New Zealand]] has a large number of [[hot springs |
[[New Zealand]] has a large number of [[hot springs]]. Many of them are used for therapeutic purposes. |
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The highest concentration of such springs is in the Central Plateau region of the [[North Island]], in the [[ |
The highest concentration of such springs is in the Central Plateau region of the [[North Island]], in the [[Taupō Volcanic Zone]]. The area of [[Whakarewarewa]] near [[Rotorua]] is also known as Waiariki, from the [[Māori language|Māori]] name for hot springs, due to the abundance of geothermal features in the area. |
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==Hot springs of New Zealand== |
==Hot springs of New Zealand== |
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This is an incomplete list and does not include the less notable or popular locations. |
This is an incomplete list and does not include the less notable or popular locations. |
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[[Image:CratersOfTheMoon1.jpg|thumb|Craters of The Moon hot springs]] |
[[Image:CratersOfTheMoon1.jpg|thumb|Craters of The Moon hot springs]] |
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===North Island=== |
===North Island=== |
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* [[Broadlands, New Zealand|Broadlands]] |
* [[Broadlands, New Zealand|Broadlands]] |
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* [[Frying Pan Lake]] now known as Waimangu Cauldron |
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* [[Hot Water Beach]] (Hahei) |
* [[Hot Water Beach]] (Hahei) |
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* [[Katikati]] |
* [[Katikati]] |
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* [[Kawerau]] |
* [[Kawerau]] |
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* [[Ketetahi Springs]] |
* [[Ketetahi Springs]] |
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* [[Kaweka Forest Park|Mangatutu Hot Springs]] |
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* [[Matamata]] (Crystal Hot springs) |
* [[Matamata]] (Crystal Hot springs) |
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* [[Miranda, New Zealand|Miranda]] |
* [[Miranda, New Zealand|Miranda]] |
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* [[ |
* [[Mōrere]] |
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* [[Mount Maunganui]] |
* [[Mount Maunganui]] |
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* [[Mount Ruapehu]] |
* [[Mount Ruapehu]] |
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* [[Parakai]], Helensville |
* [[Parakai]], Helensville |
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* [[Rotorua]] |
* [[Rotorua]] |
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* [[Taranaki Thermal Springs]]<ref name="lp"></ref><small>[pg 249]</small> |
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* [[Taupō]] (Spa Creek, De Bretts) |
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* [[Tauranga]] |
* [[Tauranga]] |
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* [[Te Aroha]] |
* [[Te Aroha]] |
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* [[Te Puia Springs]] ([[Gisborne region]]) |
* [[Te Puia Springs]] ([[Gisborne region]]) |
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* [[Tokaanu Thermal Pools]]<ref name="lp">{{cite book |last1=Rawlings-Ray |first1=Charles |title=New Zealand |date=2008 |publisher=Lonely Planet}}</ref><small>[pg 305]</small> |
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* [[Tokoroa]] |
* [[Tokoroa]] |
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* [[Waihi Village]], [[Tokaanu]],<ref>[http://www.ew.govt.nz/Environmental-information/Geothermal-resources/Geothermal-systems-map/Tokaanu---Waihi---Hipaua/ Tokaanu—Waihi—Hipaua], Environment Waikato.</ref> and [[Motuoapa]]<ref>[http://www.kiwitourism.com/turangi/area_guide.html Area guide], Turangi.</ref> near [[ |
* [[Waihi Village]], [[Tokaanu]],<ref>[http://www.ew.govt.nz/Environmental-information/Geothermal-resources/Geothermal-systems-map/Tokaanu---Waihi---Hipaua/ Tokaanu—Waihi—Hipaua] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090918153131/http://www.ew.govt.nz/Environmental-information/Geothermal-resources/Geothermal-systems-map/Tokaanu---Waihi---Hipaua/ |date=2009-09-18 }}, Environment Waikato.</ref> and [[Motuoapa]]<ref>[http://www.kiwitourism.com/turangi/area_guide.html Area guide]{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, Turangi.</ref> near [[Tūrangi]] |
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* [[Waingaro River (Waikato)#Geology|Waingaro]] |
* [[Waingaro River (Waikato)#Geology|Waingaro]] |
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* [[Wairakei]] |
* [[Wairakei]] |
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* [[Waiwera]], near [[Orewa]] |
* [[Waiwera]], near [[Orewa]] |
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* [[Whakatāne]] ([[Awakeri]] springs) |
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* [[Whitianga]] (The Lost Spring) |
* [[Whitianga]] (The Lost Spring) |
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* [[geology]] of surrounding area |
* [[geology]] of surrounding area |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Geothermal areas in New Zealand]] |
*[[Geothermal areas in New Zealand]] |
Latest revision as of 07:15, 2 April 2024
New Zealand has a large number of hot springs. Many of them are used for therapeutic purposes.
The highest concentration of such springs is in the Central Plateau region of the North Island, in the Taupō Volcanic Zone. The area of Whakarewarewa near Rotorua is also known as Waiariki, from the Māori name for hot springs, due to the abundance of geothermal features in the area.
Hot springs of New Zealand[edit]
This is an incomplete list and does not include the less notable or popular locations.
North Island[edit]
- Broadlands
- Craters of the Moon geothermal area
- Frying Pan Lake now known as Waimangu Cauldron
- Hot Water Beach (Hahei)
- Katikati
- Kawerau
- Ketetahi Springs
- Mangatutu Hot Springs
- Matamata (Crystal Hot springs)
- Miranda
- Mōrere
- Mount Maunganui
- Mount Ruapehu
- Ngawha Springs
- Okoroire
- Paeroa
- Parakai, Helensville
- Rotorua
- Taranaki Thermal Springs[1][pg 249]
- Taupō (Spa Creek, De Bretts)
- Tauranga
- Te Aroha
- Te Puia Springs (Gisborne region)
- Te Puia Springs (Kawhia)
- Tokaanu Thermal Pools[1][pg 305]
- Tokoroa
- Waihi Village, Tokaanu,[2] and Motuoapa[3] near Tūrangi
- Waingaro
- Wairakei
- Waiwera, near Orewa
- Whakatāne (Awakeri springs)
- Whitianga (The Lost Spring)
South Island[edit]
- Hanmer Springs
- Hurunui River
- Maruia Springs, Maruia River
- Otehake River
- Wanganui River
- Welcome Flat, Copland River
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Rawlings-Ray, Charles (2008). New Zealand. Lonely Planet.
- ^ Tokaanu—Waihi—Hipaua Archived 2009-09-18 at the Wayback Machine, Environment Waikato.
- ^ Area guide[permanent dead link], Turangi.
Further reading[edit]
- Jackson, Sally (2017). Hot springs of New Zealand. Hot Water Publishing. ISBN 9780473397692.
- List of hot pools, temperatures, flow rates, etc. in Geothermal Resources In New Zealand An Overview: Trevor M. Hunt, Wairakei Research Centre, Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences Ltd 1998
- Geology of Naike hot springs, Waikato
External links[edit]
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