Directions from Auckland: Take the State Highway 1 (heading south, after crossing the Bombay Hills, turn left at the foot of the hill onto State Highway 2. Turn left onto State Highway 25, following road signs to Thames. After crossing Kopu Bridge keep following road signs to Tairua. About 5km after Tairua, turn right onto Hot Water Beach Road. Follow the signs to Hahei Beach. In Hahei, stay on the main road which will bring you to the beach. Click here to see our location