Townies without boats can expect a free ride and a warm welcome at the Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools' 100th anniversary celebrations.
The celebrations take place this Thursday (Waitangi Day) through until Sunday, with a floating bouncy castle, sausage sizzles and ice blocks over the weekend and outdoor movies on Friday and Saturday nights.
Officially known as the Manupirua Springs, the hot pools on the lake edge are only accessible by water and have long been a popular meeting point for Lake Rotoiti residents and boaties.
But owner Tim Manning is keen to give those without boats the opportunity to see what they have been missing out on.
A free water taxi service will run from Thursday to Sunday from the boat ramp at the Amora Lake Resort at Okawa Bay - departing at 12pm, 3pm and 6pm.