Still further north to the small town of Taupo sitting next to the massive lake of that name but we didn't really get out on it or around it as the weather changed to solid, unremitting rain for the next three days. Carolyn swam in the rain (the lake being heated by geothermals) and found a yoga studio. At least there was decent wifi and no excuse not to start the blog!
After a stop to witness the very impressive (but difficult to photograph from land) Huka falls we continued our drive northward.
Rotarua is THE geothermal town in NZ and sulphurous odours and surreal gusts of steam abound. We visited Te Puia and combined views of Pohutu, the tallest geyser in the country at 15m and bubbling mud pools with a Maori show which was not too cheesey. And even had a peek at a very camera-shy kiwi!
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| Facial tattoos are in.. |
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| Audience participation in the Haka! |
We were disappointed that the Rotorua Museum, site of the old bathhouse was closed due to earthquake damage but it was an impressive building from 1908 set in attractive gardens nonetheless.
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