ABOUT THE ARETESIAN BATHS
Moree is also known as the Spa Capital of Australia for its natural artesian bore baths. The famous Moree Hot Mineral Baths originated in 1895 when the baths mercurial waters were accidentally discovered. It has since gone through a various transformation and the latest one being a 7 million dollars redevelopment in 2012 into a state of the art Health & Wellness Centre at the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre. The Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (MAAC) is Moree’s major tourist attraction home of the Artesian Water, FINA Standard Olympic Pool, Commercial Gym, 10m high Waterslide and Children’s Waterpark.
The Artesian water is derived from underground water, confined and pressurised within a porous and permeable geological formation and are generally between 38°C- 41°C. The mineral water is extracted from bores which is over 900m deep, which is said to have very beneficial properties.
People from all over the world have enjoyed the healing qualities of the natural hot mineral springs for over one hundred years, especially all over Europe with many cities are steeped in spa culture and their residents use thermal spas for their therapeutic value. We are blessed to have one in the beautiful township of Moree. So, why not take advantage of it and take a trip to Moree!
The baths are visited by over 300,000 people annually, who travel to experience the therapeutic benefits.
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY YOU FEEL SO AMAZING AFTER SOAKING YOUR BODY IN THE ARTESIAN POOLS?
Balneotherapy is a form of therapeutic bathing where the mineral-rich water is allowed to be absorb through the skin and nourish many organs of the body. This can strengthen the body to fight illness and repair tissue damage. This mineral-enriched water can be found in some natural places such as in artesian water or simply town tap water to which therapeutic agents have been added.
The water within Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre contains many beneficial minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, sodium, silica, sulphate, sulphur and bicarbonate. Artesian water has proven to have many therapeutic advantages on a person’s health and wellbeing including the following:
- Reduce back, neck and posture related pain.
- Assist in the management of sciatica and nerve ache.
- Relax muscles, ease joint pains and offers arthritis symptom relief.
- Rejuvenate and re-hydrate your skin.
- Provide symptom relief of psoriasis, eczema and other skin condition.
- Improve blood circulation and increase oxygen-rich blood to the cells, vital organs and tissues.
- Reduce varicose veins & circulatory disorders like hypertension.
- Assist with detoxifying your body’s lymphatic system.
Note: Anyone with a health condition should seek medical advice prior to immersing themselves in these waters. It is also recommended that a limit of 15-20 minutes should be imposed and care should be taken when exiting the pools. Keep your body hydrated by drinking plenty of water before, during and after each bathing session.
*** Disclaimer: The content above is purely informative and educational in nature and should not be construed as medical advice. Appropriate certified medical or healthcare professional should be sought for your individual specific condition.
