Janine's Travels

Onsen Hot Pools: Letting Off Steam in Queenstown

Relaxing in the hot tub with a glass of 🍷 while gazing out over the amazing scenery of the Shotover River was pure, absolute bliss.

We alternated between fully soaking in the tub and sitting on the edge with just our feet in; the pools are heated to 38.5 degrees Celsius (101.3 degrees Fahrenheit), so I could only stay in the tub for around 10 minutes at a time before I needed to cool down a bit. The lighting between 6:30-7:30pm was absolutely perfect: soft, warm and golden , with several hours of daylight left. If you prefer a sunset soak, you’ll probably want to book a time slot closer to 9:00 or 9:30pm during the summer.

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