A noted tohunga, or high priest, Te Unauhu who lived some 250 years ago was a daily bather in the waters of Tikitere including Hurutini and the Devils bath, along with his followers – some 60 people. 

He believed that his powers which included seeing into the future, were greatly enhanced by bathing in the waters of Tikitere.

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