If you’ve been busy hiking up Mt John and around Lake Tekapo, why not enjoy some much-needed down time and chillax at the Alpine Springs and Spa.
Alpine Spring’s outdoor hot pools contain water from alpine springs on site, which is then heated to between 36 and 40 degrees in winter and 30 to 40 degrees in summer. The pools have been designed and engineered with sustainability, energy efficiency and the environment as top priorities.
And fact-lovers out there will be interested to know that for every kilowatt of electric power used, the pools produce three to four kilowatts of heat – which is very efficient and sustainable energy use, I’m sure you’ll agree.
But aside from all the facts and figures, when it comes down to the nitty gritty, the best thing is about Alpine Springs is you can experience soaking in these fantastic hot pools whilst enjoying incredible views over Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps. Life
doesn't
get much better than this, that’s for sure.
And if all that soaking has worked up an appetite, you can indulge at the fully licensed café on site. Or if you really fancy a splurge, why not take advantage of the Alpine Spa, where you can enjoy a range of indulgent treatments including facials, massage, manicures, pedicures, waxing, tanning and full body exfoliation. Pure bliss!
Alpine Springs and Spa is at 6 Lakeside Drive, Lake Tekapo. Just keeping following the lakefront round from Lake Tekapo village and you can’t miss it!
It’s open 364 days a year from 10am until 9pm.
Admission to the hot pools is $14 per adult. You can also pay a little bit extra and get a sauna and steam room included for $19.
Towel and swimsuit hire is available if you’ve forgot yours.
If you’re keen on a spa treatment, make sure you book well in advance.
All of the body care and spa treatments include entry into the hot pools, steam room and sauna.
For more information call: 03 680 6550 or Freephone: 0800 2 353 8283.
Rachel Pinder stayed atYHA Lake Tekapo at 3 Simpson Lane, with amazing views to the sapphire blue of the lakefront and the mountains beyond. For more details call: 03 680 6857 or Freephone: 0800 278 299. You can also email: book@yha.co.nz or visit www.yha.co.nz
