Thermal pools and spas


nā Nancy Swarbrick

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, thousands enjoyed New Zealand’s mineral hot springs, whether taking nature’s cure for rheumatism, or simply seeking relaxation. Modelled on European lines, the fashionable spa was promoted as a fountain of health.

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Te āhua nui: Soaking in a natural thermal pool

Two men soak in a natural thermal pool


Hōpara i Te Ara
English Maori