What could be nicer at the end of the day than soaking in a deliciously hot salt water pool? Right at the base of the Mount, by the camping ground at the northern end of Mount Maunganui in the Bay of Plenty, the Mount Maunganui Hot Salt Water Pools have long been a popular draw-card. For $9.50 per adult, you can soak away your stresses while gazing up at the mountain looming right behind the pools complex. I headed to the pools late on a Saturday afternoon and it’s clearly a popular thing to do after a day at the beach or climbing Mauao because there’s quite a crowd. But slip into the steaming hot water, find yourself a seat and your mind will soon be a million miles away. The salt water feels lovely against your skin – and gives you great beach hair! Make sure you try the hot salt water jets. The water pummelling your shoulders is just about as good as a massage – bliss! If you do want a real massage, you can have one of those too. 30-, 60- and 90-minute massages are available at very reasonable prices. For those feeling active, there’s a slightly cooler pool for swimming. I did toy with the idea of swimming a few lengths, but I have to admit that I gave in to the lazy pleasure of staying right where I was – in heaven!
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