The following provides summary information on the main geothermal systems in the Bay of Plenty region.
For further information about Geothermal Systems in the Bay of Plenty, the current scientific knowledge of the geology, geophysics and chemistry, read the Bay of Plenty Geothermal Systems The Science Story.
Awakeri
Awakeri hot springs lie about 10 kilometres south-west of Whakatāne on the eastern margin of the Rangitāiki plains.
Kawerau
Located to the north-east of Kawerau within the Bay of Plenty Region, and partially underlies the township of Kawerau.
Lake Rotoiti
The mesotrophic Lake Rotoiti occupies in part an old drainage system from Rotorua basin into the Ōkataina Volcanic Centre (Haroharo Caldera).
Moutohora (Whale Island)
Moutohorā (Whale) Island is a protected geothermal system and lies about 8km off the Bay of Plenty coast rising to 353m above sea level.
Rotokawa - Mokoia
The Lake Rotokawa-Mokoia geothermal field lies approximately 7.8 kilometres northeast of Rotorua city.
Rotoma - Tikorangi
The Rotomā-Tikorangi geothermal system is nested within the north-eastern corner the Haroharo-Ōkataina volcanic caldera.
Lake Rotoma - Puhipuhi
This poorly known geothermal system is located 10 kilometres south of Lake Rotomā in the Tarawera River valley.
Rotorua
The Rotorua Geothermal System underlies Rotorua city from the southwestern end of Lake Rotorua to the Whakarewarewa Valley.
Taheke
The Takahe geothermal field is located adjacent to the north-west shores of Lake Rotoiti and east of the Kaituna River.
Tauranga
The Tauranga Geothermal System is a large low-temperature geothermal system (between 30°C and 70°C) that shares similar aquifers as the cold groundwater resource.
Tikitere-Ruahine
The Tikitere-Ruahine geothermal field lies northeast of Rotorua adjacent to the western portion of Lake Rotoiti.
