Ōpuke Thermal Spa, Methven

Lonely PlanetOct 20

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oasis of calm with adults-only area

19 things in this story

Ōpuke Thermal SpaSightoasis of calm with adults-only area
Rakaia GorgeSightlocation for jetboating
Mt HuttSightski area
Washpen FallsTrailthree-hour hike through ecosystems
Elsewhere
Trans Bhutan TrailTrailBhutan403km trekking route
Taktshang Goemba (Tiger’s Nest)SightBhutancliffside monastery
Île d’YeuNeighborhoodVendée, Franceisland for bike rides
Le Banc de SardinesRestaurantVendée, Francelocal favorite for sardines
Anastasia State ParkSightSt. Augustine, United Statesgorgeous white sand beach along the Atlantic
Narikala FortressSightTbilisi, Georgiafortress accessible by cable car
AbanotubaniNeighborhoodTbilisi, Georgiaarea known for sulfur baths
Balaton SoundFestivalSiófok, Hungaryelectronic music festival in Siófok
SzigligetSightLake Balaton, Hungarycastle dotted around the lake
Lake HévízSightLake Balaton, Hungaryworld's largest natural medicinal thermal lake
India's NortheastNeighborhoodGuwahati, Indiaregion offering a fuller, truer picture of India
Manas National ParkSightGuwahati, Indianature and wildlife area
KazirangaSightGuwahati, Indiahome to one-horned rhinos
Jhomolhari Base CampTrailBhutan
Snowman TrekTrailBhutan

Ōpuke Thermal Spa