Intimate Getaways and Peaceful Retreats in Aotearoa NZ! Nestled in the hills of the eastern north island, just south of Gisborne and north of Wairoa and Hawkes Bay, lies Island Moonlight Spa at Morere Hot Springs. Surrounded by 365 hectares of coastal native forest reserve protected by the NZ Dept. of Conservation, the Morere Hot Springs Scenic Reserve is best known for its healing mineral waters and stands of giant nikau palms. Forest trees along the bush walks include tawa, kohekohe, pukatea, rimu, totara, miro and matai. Our facilities include a house adjacent to the springs, a perfect place for a romantic getaway or a conference with group accomodations across the street in the lodge (sleeps 12), cottage (sleeps 4), and private cabins (doubles). Also available is a camp ground, a general store, and the historical Morere schoolhouse. Nearby attractions include Te Urewera National Park, beautiful Lake Waikaremoana, and Mahia Beach, where visitors can find outdoor activities like golfing, surfing, swimming, scuba diving, fishing, kayaking, hiking, and wine tasting. The mineral springs at Morere consist of eight public and private pools ranging from a cold plunge to very hot. The hot water is collected from a series of springs where a fault line crosses the Mangakawa Stream, and the pools are emptied and re-filled daily. The sweet-smelling therapeutic waters, long used by the local Kahungunu people, are high in sodium, calcium, magnesium, bromides, and iodides. Reported benefits include increased metabolism, accelerated healing, soothed muscles, improved blood circulation, detoxification of the body, and relief from stress, arthritis, osteoporosis, and gout. There can be no better time to enjoy a therapeutic massage than after a nice soak in the pools! And all our retreat guests have after-hour access to these divine springs! Stay for an hour, a day, or a week! Massage appointments available daily. Make your reservation today! www.IslandMoonlight.com Directions: From Auckland head east via Whakatane and Opotiki, then down the Pacific Coast Hwy. From Hawkes Bay, head north up the Pacific Coast Hwy. Nearest airport is Gisborne, a one-hour flight from Auckland. Intercity Coaches arrive daily, northbound leaving Wellington and southbound leaving Gisborne every morning. NZ home page | Menu |Hawaii page | Calendar | Contact