The Artesian Mineral Spa
Prehistoric water
The Great Artesian Basin (GAB) is one of the largest artesian groundwater basins in the world. It underlies approximately one-fifth of Australia and extends beneath arid and semi-arid regions of Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and the Northern Territory, stretching from the Great Dividing Range to the Lake Eyre depression.
Europeans first discovered the groundwater of the GAB by mistake.
When drilling a previously hand dug well in New South Wales, the Wee Wattah Bore produced flowing water. Why? The water had been confined and pressurised within the Basin’s permeable sandstones. As these were covered by an impermeable layer, the water became pressurised. When the drill reached the sandstone, the pressure was released.
The water from the GAB continues to be of vital importance to outback regions of Queensland.
They often rely solely on this supply for domestic and farming requirements, irrigation, mining, and other essential industries.
These days the average groundwater flow rate is 1-5m per year. This means rainwater that fell two million years ago, might just reach you today. Now that’s what you call a prehistoric spa!
Feel the benefits of these therapeutic mineral waters as you step in and immerse yourself in the rejuvenating mineral waters of this artesian spa and feel the benefits of these warm therapeutic mineral waters, as you soak your travel weary muscles.
Full length swimming pool
When you are ready to hop out, why not walk a few steps and do some laps in the cool water of the large swimming pool.
When to enjoy
This is a great place to enjoy, summer or winter at any time of day as shown by Grant, Belinda, Kyra & Diesel from Brisbane and Peter from Mackay. In summer you can think of it as having a sauna before splashing into the cold swimming pool for a brisk swim.
If you enjoy swimming as part of keeping fit or want to enjoy the artesian spa in peace while the kids swim to their hearts content, this is the spot!