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There are some things you never think you ll encounter while travelling, such as the fire and brimstone offered as torment to the ungodly in the Old Testament s more excitable verses. The sort of thing you see in church frescoes, where sinners are being thrust into bubbling cauldrons by horned devils with pitchforks.
No one is being tossed into the brew at Wai-O-Tapu, but there s plenty of fire and brimstone, which is an archaic word for sulphur. One of the pools is called the Devil s Bath and is filled with lime-green mud that would peel your skin off. It owes its cartoonish colour to sulphur and ferrous salts that rise up through the earth s bowels, bringing with them the stench of hell itself. Or so you might imagine, because this bizarre landscape leaves you with few other references.
24 gorgeous New Zealand retreats to treat yourself
22 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
8 minutes to read
Kauri Cliffs four-bedroom villas were designed by Virgina Fisher, with family in mind. Photo / Supplied
NZ Herald
Jessica Cameron
If you, like many, are breathing a sigh of relief that the hectic summer holiday period is over, you might just be in need of a retreat.
Unlike a holiday , retreats are designed to provide people with the opportunity to reassess and sometimes restart. They re typically dedicated to both disconnecting often from work and technology and reconnecting with ourselves and our loved ones.
But that process will look different for everyone. Where a spa vacation will do the trick for some, an adventure through New Zealand s backcountry and bush might be the answer for others. So, from beach escapes and wellness weekends, to active relaxation holidays and luxurious foodie experiences, we ve rounded up 24 of the best retreats across the country.