Get them a… hot pool experience
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You can t go wrong with a gift voucher for Queenstown’s Onsen Hot Pools. Sure, fancy soaps and body lotions are a nice treat. But the memories of a soak in a hot tub in a scenic spot will last much longer than a bath bomb. Queenstown’s Onsen Hot Pools (onsen.co.nz) won’t fail to impress – perched on a cliff overlooking the Shotover River, every pool boasts breathtaking views. You can purchase gift vouchers on the website starting from $87.50 for an hour-long soak for one adult. Another great option is Secret Spot Hot Tubs (secretspot.nz), nestled in the Waipā Valley just outside Rotorua. Guests can soak in one of 12 private cedar hot tubs, nestled in the trees on the edge of Whakarewarewa Forest. Gift vouchers are also available here, starting from $41 for a 45-minute soak for one adult.
GO NZ: 10 of the best places to learn to surf in New Zealand
16 Dec, 2020 05:13 PM
9 minutes to read
Surfing can be fun for any one - you don t have to be as experienced as these Southland locals. Photo / Jeremy Pierce
Surfing can be fun for any one - you don t have to be as experienced as these Southland locals. Photo / Jeremy Pierce
NZ Herald
By: Jessica Wynne Lockhart
Snotty saltwater streaming out of my nose, I blink back the tears; my natural reaction to fear. Behind me, my instructor s hand is on my board, guiding me through water that can t be more than chest-deep. Around us, families frolic in waves that gently crest and crash towards the shore.