She'd always heard of the thermal pools in the big Holds and Weyrs, but this was her first experience with them.
One of the attractions are the thermal pools located close to the city.
The rest of the afternoon you have the option to explore the local cycle trails or soak in the thermal hot pools.
The main thermal pool, under a sky-lit dome, is dim and atmospheric.
Ask for an "executive" cabin room near the outdoor circular thermal pool.
Mataranka's famous crystal-clear thermal pool is about 10km east of town.
The thermal pools are restricted to men, only.
A session in the thermal pool and cervical showers costs €22 (or €28 for two people).
I remembered that the guidebook mentioned a thermal pool open to outside guests in the hotel's basement.
It had been known to Māori for centuries for its natural thermal pools.