Rotorua in New Zealand is famous as one of the world’s most active volcanic areas. It is filled with bubbling geysers, mud pools and natural hot springs. The springs are famous for their relaxing and pain?relieving qualities. The waters can help people with arthritis, rheumatism and neuralgia, as well as improve their general health.

Throughout history, people have visited the area and bathed in the mineral rich hot springs to relieve their aches and pains. The healing properties of the hot springs were discovered by the native Maori people a long time ago but were only made known to the rest of the world in 1878 when they were discovered by a travelling priest. He found that his arthritis was cured after bathing in the waters, and the spring became known as the Priest Spring.

The water from the Priest Spring is acidic. It flows from the volcanic rock deep below the surface of the earth, and its temperature varies from 33°С to 43°C. This is totally different from the other springs in the area where the water is alkaline and comes from nearer the surface.

There are many spas to visit in the region that have a number of pools with different temperatures. Other attractions include visiting a volcanic crater, hiking in a national park or visiting a wildlife reserve.