After Napier, March 3rd, we continued driving the east coast, out to the Mahia Peninsula. But first we stopped for a soak at Morere Hot Springs, an historic old hot springs resort now developed and run by the Department of Conservation. It is most unusual in that its springs are salt water, mineral-laden, but ancient sea water from a deep fissure. The Reserve has a number of hikes through a beautiful native forest, ample historical information, and pools of varying heat and privacy.
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| Entry |
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| Picnic pavillon in the family area |
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| Family pool, heated, but not hot |
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| On one of the hikes; note the Nikau palms, more about which anon |
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| Creek |
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| Kauri trees, among others |
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| Friendly feathered friend |
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| Creek, flowing from the springs |
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| The upper pools, varying temperatures, adults only |
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| Among the ample historical information |
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| Botanical info too |
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| A baby kauri |
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| A silver fern tree, the national emblem |
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| Southern-most palm species in the world |
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| And best of all... |
2 comments:
The North Island looks so much more tropical!
Hmmm. Private key holder only hot tubs? I fear hanky-panky!
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