Sapphire Springs at Katikati, c. 1960

Datec.1960Reference NumberPhoto gcb-283DescriptionIn around 1896 Katikati settler Everard Francis Buckworth (1853-1902) was shooting pheasants with two of his sons at Rereatukahia when they discovered a small natural hot spring trickling into a 45cm wide pool. He took up the land with the spring on it and developed it to flow into a concrete swimming pool, adding a small enclosed ladies bath. This was known variously as Buckworth’s Hot Springs, Rereatukahia Hot Springs, Waiora Hot Springs and Katikati Hot Springs, and advertised as one of Katikati’s attractions. Several applications were made to improve the Te Aroha road leading to the springs, but these were turned down and the pools fell into disrepair. Eventually a Hot Springs Reserve was established along with the pool and a camping ground. Today, the area is known as Sapphire Springs.FormatnegativePhysical Description4x5″ cellulose triacetate black and white negativePhotographer/CreatorBay of Plenty Times

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Location274 Hot Springs Road, Katikati, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand

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Last edited by: Matanga Taonga Tuku Iho Maori

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OrganisationsSapphire SpringsPart of Photograph Series1960 - Gifford-Cross Photographic Series

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