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FEATURETHERMAL THERAPYBY KATHRYN WEBSTERLATE MORNING ONEcrisp, clear day, icy LakeTaupo in my rear visionmirror inspired a desireto be truly warm. I pulled intoWairakei Terraces, attracted bythe steam billowing over thecar park. Even wandering thewalkway past hot water streams,waterfalls and silica terraces for adewy view of an energetic geyserrelaxed my breathing. The moistair, the path, the smells, even thecolours were warm.I couldn’t resist a swim.Wairakei’s pools are small andquiet. Tucked below the terraces,under the hissing thrum of thegeyser, the waters waited greenfrom the overhanging shelter,dappled in sunlight.Cool winter air on bare winterskin sharpened my senses. I sat inmy togs for awhile, waiting for thecold to find me. Then I stepped in.The water tipped around myfeet, my calves, my knees – heavyand tight on my skin. My fingertipsdipped, flicked, tested. With asigh I collapsed, in slow motion.Wrapped in glorious, silky heat, alltension immediately melted. Thewater was almost syrupy, almostresistant – but that was probablybecause my limbs were instantlyloosened. Lazy, slow breast strokewas all I could manage and,then, not far. I was happy to sit onan underwater step, stretch myarms back and tilt my face to thepale sunlight. It was simple, clear,unadulterated bliss.WINTERMOTORING TIPA car maintenance checkat winter’s onset can save alot of grief. Ensure tyres are atthe correct pressure and haveplenty of tread, wiper bladesaren’t torn or worn out, and yourdemisters (both front and rear)are working properly. You’ll findinfo on snow tyres atwww.aa.co.nz/tyresWINTERMOTORING TIPDe-ice your car’s windshieldby pouring water from the tapover the ice to melt it and thenclear it with a plastic scraper.Never use boiling water, asthis can crack your glass, anddon’t use your wiper blades toclear ice off, as this will causethem damage.WIN AWINTERWEEKENDFeeling inspired to get out and embrace winter?AA Directions has two fabulous winter weekendsfor two to give away.South Island dwellers could win a Hanmer Springs prizepackage, including: Hanmer Springs Pamper Pack plus for two, includingtwo nights' accomodation at a 5 star motel, entry to thethermal pools and a half-hour private pool, a half-hoursauna or steam, and a one-hour massage. A Thrillseekers jetboat ride Lunch and a wine tasting at Marble Point WineryAnd if you’re in the North Island, you could winall this in Rotorua: Two nights’ accommodation at the Princes GateHotel, including dinner and cabaret evening Two one-hour spa therapies at the Polynesian Spa Rotorua Museum passes Scenic Gondola ride followed by luge rides, Volcanic Hillswine tasting dinner in the Skyline Rotorua Restaurant Te Puia Steambox picnic for twoAll meals, passes and accommodation are for two people.To enter, send your name, address and phone number on theback of an envelope to Winter Weekend, AA Directions, PO Box 5,Auckland 1140, or enter online at www.aadirections.co.nz.www.aadirections.co.nz 27
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