Te Aroha Travel Guide

 jklau888hk Says:  I was told by a nice lady who walks her dog in the Te Aroha Hot Spring Domain that this fountain is a soda water fountain. I was told that you need to drink plenty of water before going to the spa so I drunk a lot. Just be careful if you have a sensitive stomach.Click here... 

 jklau888hk Says:  This is the only soda water geyser in the world. The Geyser erupt around every 30-40 minutes. I waited for thirty minutes and there is a seat there so I was having dinner there. I was told by a nice lady, walking with her dog, that the geyser is kind of blocked by the... 

 allikat Says:  Te Aroha isn't a large township, but seems packed full of local history. The Te Aroha Heritage Trail is a walk around the town that takes in these local landmarks, such as the towns Memorial Clock, the colourful Coulter Bridge, the Domain and some of Te Arohas oldest... 

 allikat Says:  Housed in one of Te Arohas many historic buildings, the Quilt Museum is free to look around. On display are many quilts and you can buy fabric, patterns and quilting books if you are inspired to give it a try. I have to say that quilting has always been beyond me, but I do... 

 allikat Says:  Saint Marks church is a pretty church with mount Te Aroha as a backdrop. It was built in the 1920s as a Memorial Peace Church, and is well worth a visit in its own right if you enjoy visiting churches (as I do).However, it happens to house the oldest pipe organ in the... 

 allikat Says:  Te Arohas Mineral Pools are an entire hot spring complex built in Edwardian style and catering for both adults and families. The pools are fed by thermal soda springs, and you can choose to hire a private hot tub, book an entire traditional bath house, relax in an... 

 kiwi Says:  Te Aroha's St Mark's church has the unique pleasure of being home to a very special organ. The Renatus Harris organ is one of 10 pipe organs commissioned by Queen Anne, and the last of which was constructed in 1712. So one has to assume this one was built around that time.It... 

 kiwi Says:  Modern, fresh, appealing food in a querky pleasant surrounding.Check out my travelogue to see more photos of the Ironique Café. 

 jklau888hk Says:  Free 2 hours parking in front of the mineral pool. I parked 2.5 hours but I didn't get fined. 

 kiwi Says:  This information office is situated in a really nice old building and if you call here, get a sheet about the surrounding Domain and it's history.Postcards, souvenirs and gifts are also available, DOC (Dept of Conservation) maps and booklets too. The staff are really... 

 kiwi Says:  As you come in to town from the West or South, you get to cross this lovely old bridge. OK it isn't the Golden Gate, but it is nicely painted and rather quaint for small town New Zealand.I particularly like seeing it as the sun goes low in the sky and makes the lovely colour... 

 kiwi Says:  Even when the mountain is exherting her powers over Te Aroha town, there is a certain romance about the feel there.We are reminded at this moment, that the mountain rules and there is nothing we can do, but to leave, if we don't like it. 

 kiwi Says:  They have made the main street rather cute with colours and stuff. Here is the old bank, brightly painted and now a café. I didn't eat or go into the café so can't really make a tip about it, but just to show you how they are presenting these old buildings.