Cow Stream Hot Pools
River or Lake Side, Natural Highlight, Swim (Lake / River / Beach)
Australia New Zealand
Warning
Decent hill climb up onto the track leading to the pools, otherwise can be walked if the climb is too daunting.
A code is required for the locked gate onto Edwards Pass Road, register at the DOC website
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/st-james-conservation-area/motor-vehicle-access/
Natural hot pools by cow stream river.
There are a few formed pools of varying degrees of temperature .
Very refreshing after a few hours in the saddle.