Who Likes it Hot?

There is probably no greater treat to man and mum from nature than thermal hot springs, and New Zealand is in no short supply. Although concentrated on the more active North Island, within 2.5 hours of Christchurch is a miraculous little spot called Maruia Springs. Despite being commercialized and controlled, the natural sulfur spring is fed to a facility that is well maintained and designed to the Japanese tradition, and the setting along the Maruia River among mature beech forest and alpine peaks is stunning. The water is not chemically treated which leaves the therapeutic benefits unhindered, but too hot for you Little Man!