During our trip to New Zealand, a friend strongly recommended that we visit Hot Water Beach, and we’re so glad we did. We got there around 8:30 in the morning, and even in late March, the beach was already bustling with people. The sun was shining, surfers were catching waves, and the scenery was stunning. From the parking lot, head left towards the ocean to find the hot water spots. We brought a small shovel, but renting a larger spade would have been more effective. It doesn’t take much effort to find pockets of hot water, though some can be quite hot! The fun lies in mixing the hot geothermal water with the cold ocean water to find the perfect temperature. Arriving an hour before low tide worked well for us, and we heard that the best time is within two hours of low tide. The beach was very clean and had amenities like toilets in the parking lot. We’re really glad we visited and would definitely spend more time here if we return.
如果潮汐正好,就像对我来说一样,这里是看星星和日出最令人难以置信的地方。
附近的露营地距离只有10分钟的步行路程,是一个过夜的绝佳选择。