The Morere Springs Scenic Reserve is set in amongst 364 hectares of native bush. An unusual marriage between DOC and a business operator means you have to pay to enter this scenic reserve. As the cost is minimal whether you're planning on swimming or walking, we smile and nod and hand over the folding stuff.
We pause momentarily while we analyse a palm reader's blackboard offering "men free" and wonder if it means there will be an absence of males, or they get a free reading.
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| Nikau Walk, Morere Hot Springs |
Beyond the main entrance we discover a "good old fashioned" swimming pool that reminds me of a community school pool. Originally of tepid temperature taking the hot water overflow, it's now surprising cool. It's fenced, kid friendly, has tidy changing rooms handy and plenty of grassy spots, making this a popular hang-out for most visitors.
Just ten minutes down a shady track and we find the Nikau Pools, tucked into native forest. This is what we've come for.
Described as plunge pools - they certainly are. You can't help but try these three small tubs in rapid succession from "very hot" to "tingling cold".
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| Hot Plunge Pools, Morere Hot Springs |
The hot spring water is a bit murky and there are warnings not to put you head under due to hot water bugs, but otherwise it is hot, natural and allows for a good soak.
The pools are under an all-weather roofing structure, so perfect for keeping the towels dry even in the middle of winter too.
A nice breather on the road trip. A beautiful soak in the middle of some beautiful native bush. For more information check Morere Hot Springs.
Where on Earth is Morere Hot Springs?
Hawkes Bay North Island, NZ
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