Twelve months ago I had the joyous opportunity of immersing
myself in the hot mineral-rich thermal waters of Hanmer Springs at the foot of
the Southern Alps.
This popular tourist complex contains 22
different pools offering a range of activities like bubble jets, waterslides,
an aquatic thrill ride, and special sulphur-rich pools for soaking in.
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Hanmer Springs village
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| A pleasant picnic area |
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| Entrance to the thermal spa |
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| Vegetation in the pools area adds to the ambiance |
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| The Waiau River, beside Hanmer Springs |
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| Access to Hanmer Springs is over the narrow Waiau Ferry Bridge |
I could do with a long soak in a thermal hot-pool right now! It would be perfect to combat this dull
winter’s day J
Margaret.
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Scenes like these with very less crowds just relaxes my eyes and my soul! Nature at its finest as they say. Now I want a dip on a pool too Margaret!
ReplyDeleteOh it would be lovely to soak there in midwinter . How about the hot springs in the north island??
ReplyDeleteThe idea of a soak is really growing on me - just have to decide where to go! There is Waingaro or Tauranga or Te Aroha, but I think I will probably go for Rotorua. Time to put my planning hat on! :)
DeleteWhat a lovely village.
ReplyDeleteI love hot thermal pools, even in 35+C :-)
ReplyDeleteOnly 19C, I wonder where summer went on vacation... Let´s enjoy from arvchives Ixx
Soaking in the pool doesn't especially appeal to me, but the area looks beautiful and a visit there would be very welcomed.
ReplyDeleteHello, I am sure the hot springs felt awesome. I love the last view of the bridge and river! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThank you for a lovely reminder. I love the South Island (but then I love the North Island too - I just know it better).
ReplyDeleteI've never been in a HOT mineral springs but I love the Warm Mineral Springs south of me here in Florida. The resort looks like a nice place to relax and soak in the spring.
ReplyDeleteI can only sit in the hot pools for a couple of minutes before retreating to the cooler pools again :)
DeleteI wish you could have a good soak it's too hot here to want one now but when our winter rolls around again, it will sound good to me...
ReplyDeleteI love the pics of the River.
Margaret - in those pictures Hanmer doesn't seem to have changed since I (F) worked in the Forest Service there in 1979 (although I suspect Rehab Hospital has long closed). Thanks for the memories. It's a glorious place.
ReplyDeleteI believe there are still private places offering rehab. The pools are continually expanding so you would probably find they haven't fundamentally changed, just got bigger :)
DeleteIt sounds like a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree, Margaret, it would be great to soak away the dreary rain! We stop there when in the South Island and I think we're due again soon--at least, I hope!
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome to see you at 'My Corner of the World' this week! Thanks for linking up.
That is one spot I would love to go - not having been in the SI much, I really should do a road trip - one day... and a good soak in a hot pool would be wonderful about now!
ReplyDeleteStay safe
Blessings
Maxine