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PARADISE, OPEN FOR BUSINESS
“I had always dreamed of creating a thermal
attraction that would bring both magic and
well-being into adult lives – a healing spa,
with the pacifica theme of a tropical resort.”
The final inspiration came from Maui in the
Hawaiian islands. (After living in Hawaii for 20
years, I can tell you those 5 star resorts have
nothing over Alan’s creation.)
In 2008 on 8 December, the doors of The Lost
Spring Geo-thermal Pools, Day Spa & Café
opened – a peaceful and restorative haven that
exceeded expectations. Whether you seek a
romantic getaway or need relief from arthritic
pain or sore muscles – this is the place.
Long gone are the dusty campers and
caravans. The historic Whitianga school
house was moved to the property early
on and later restored and renovated into a
stunning resort-style building. Here guests
can enjoy a delicious meal near the lagoon
and waterfalls, revel in a luxurious spa
environment or receive massage therapy in the
upscale treatment areas.
Alan points out that the café goes out of its way
to use NZ sourced products, from Macadamia
nuts to craft beers, from fine wines to produce,
seafood, and meat.
MORE ABOUT THE LOST SPRING...
Location: 121A Cook Drive, Whitianga, 3510, about a block set back from Buffalo
Beach Road
Open daily except Christmas. General hours 10:30am – 6 pm, later on Saturdays.
No reservations are required for the pools, you can purchase an hour entry or entire
day pass from reception or online.
Spa treatments include special packaged treatment combos; pedicure/manicure,
facials, and full body treatments; massages, and aromatherapy.
Children 14 years and over are welcome, 14-18 must be with a
supervising adult.
Spa waters are filtered many times for ultimate purification.
Overflow water sent back into the earth to replenish ground water.
See the website for accommodation packages, spa treatments,
pamper packages and current menu. Look for timely specials on
Facebook.
The first nikau palm
transplant next to
the waterfall in
1991.
Alan shown sculpting
the cave’s rough
interior by hand.
Diviner Tom Finlay
in foreground.
A look
back... ...drilling for
the dream
Not yet a spa,
the original
campground, with
the schoolhouse in
the background.
This was
renovated into
the restaurant and
treatment rooms.
Alan explains sculpting details
of an exotic wood features, 2006.
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The worn drillbits
tell the story. The
sign was left at the
school Building.