The big decision each weekend is "where to go". Last weekend we chose the Coromandel Peninsula, with Hahei as our destination. It is norttheast of TeKauwhata on the coast. Hot Water Beach was our first stop. It is quite extraordinary! We had heard reports of digging your own personal "spa pool", and saw pictures of folks sitting and relaxing in the hot water baths. It is important to arrive 2 hours before low tide so that you can "stake your claim" on the beach. We were told to bring a spade and a couple buckets and to start digging in front of a rocky outcropping at the middle of the beach where the water oozes up from beneath the surface. I think the scientific explanation of the thermal heat has something to do with hot volcanic rock 2 km. below the surface heating water that escapes up these fissures in the rock.
We arrived in time to get a good spot. Will dug out a nice pool for us assisted by a young fella from the UK. According to comments made by others, our spot was the hottest on the beach. In fact it was too hot for me. Our neighbors in the adjoining pool noticed our problem and invited us to enjoy their comfortably warm spa pool. I enjoyed chatting with the Australians who were touring NZ via a camper van. (Many folks choose this mode of transportation.) While I talked, Will swam.
You traveled quite a distance for your weekend adventure. Obesity happens everywhere. Photos share your adventures well.
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