Maruia Hot Springs on the West Coast - New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – Backpacker Guide New Zealand
Day 99: Today we are relaxing in the natural mineral Maruia Hot Springs on the West Coast of the South Island as part of our 365 Days: 365 Activities in New Zealand!
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Today we are driving from St Arnaud to Reefton on the West Coast of New Zealand. The drive is long through Lewis Pass but there are plenty of awesome reasons to break up the journey and makes some stops along the way. First up, it’s Maruia Falls.
Maruia Falls is just a five-minute walk from a car park off the main state highway through Lewis Pass. We get a couple of vantage points for pictures of the wide and roaring Maruia Falls. Then we are on our way through Lewis Pass.
A detour off Lewis Pass brings us to Maruia Hot Springs, some natural mineral hot pools on the West Coast. These South Island hot pools are pumped from a natural hot spring across a braided river. The Maruia Hot Pools are surrounded by stunning views of South Island mountain scenery.
We take the lunch and pool entry package, so after some lunch we are given a tour of the Maruia Hot Springs which has indoor and outdoor hot pools. We opt for the outdoor hot pools which are in a natural-looking setting. There are multiple things to try for massages from waterfalls and such.
After relaxing in the Maruia Springs for far too long, we get changed and go for a nearby walk along the river and among the West Coast South Island scenery. Just ask reception for directions.
Our final destination tonight is Reefton on the West Coast region of New Zealand.
So what do you think of Maruia Hot Springs? Would you stop here to relax in these New Zealand hot pools? Let us know in the comments.
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