There is only one thing to do after a day long travelling adventure - and that is to kick back, relax, and soak up the minerals of a therapeutic hot bath.  Thanks to the Great Artesian Basin, parts of the Australian outback offer a myriad of hot spots for travellers to indulge in a relaxing soak. 

Depending on where you are, (NSW calls them Bore Baths, whereas Queensland calls them Artesian Spas), one thing is certain, a soak in one, is the best remedy for soothing aches and pains and can help to alleviate arthritus.

Fans of bore baths will frequent them daily for about 40 mins to an hour.  Depending on the temperature (around 40 degrees Celcius), you can submerge your body and take in the earth's nutrients via the mineral waters.  After an evening soak you are guaranteed a good night's sleep.

Most artesian spas are Free of charge and run by local councils.  If the spa is located out of town, always check with the local Visitor Information Centre about opening times and road conditions. 

Here is a suggested list of bore baths to include in your Great Artesian Spa Tour:

Moree, various locations

Located in outback NSW, Moree has a number of accommodation houses that have access to their private spas.  Click here Moree accommodation with spas

Bourke, Comeroo Camel Station

Enjoy a weekend at the multi-faceted tourist retreat.  Experience camel riding, relax in  private artesian spas and get involved in a working sheep station.

Pilliga Bore Baths

If you are visiting Narrabri or Coonabarabran in NSW , you can take a trip to the Pilliga Bore Baths on your way to Walgett and Lightning Ridge.  Entry is Free.

Burren Junction Bore Baths

About 40 minutes from Walgett, you will find the Burren Junction Bore Baths. There is accommodation and facilities available. Entry is Free.

Lightning Ridge Bore Baths

Lightning Ridge has many accommodation houses and the Bore Baths are 5 minutes drive from the centre of town. Entry is Free.

Blackall Aquatic Centre

Blackall in Queensland has a well kept aquatic centre with an artesian spa.

Mitchell Great Artesian Spa Complex

Relax and let the world go by at the Great Artesian Spa (or Bore Baths) complex, Mitchell’s major tourist attraction

Cunnamulla, Charlotte Plains Farmstay

Enjoy nature's spa bath at "Charlotte Plains" a working sheep and cattle property 54 kilometres east of Cunnamulla.  

Cunnamulla, Nardoo Station Stay

What better bay to finish the day than relaxing under the stars in one of Nardoo Station's new naturally-heated artesian spas. ?

Ilfracombe Artesian Spa

Journeying towards Longreach, make a stop at Ilfracombe to experience the natural mineral waters of an Artesian Spa.  Kick back, relax and unwind as entry is FREE! 

Bedourie Artesian Spa

Bedourie's Artesian Spa and Swimming Pool Complex has a 22 person Therapeutic Spa, which is one of the favourite for locals and visitors alike.
 

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