After a 3000km self-drive tour of New Zealand’s South Island, the author and her husband found relaxation in Hanmer Springs, an alpine spa village known for its natural thermal pools. The Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa offers various thermal pools, treatments, and activities such as waterslides and forest walks. The history of the springs includes Maori legends and European discovery in the late 1850s. Besides the thermal springs, the area is popular for outdoor activities like mountain biking, skiing, and jet boating.
