The day started with another kayaking trip, this time on lake Taupo to see the Maori carvings. It was a nice calm paddle on the water and at our break stop, I got to feed a couple of ducks that our guide, Andy, had tamed over two years. They were so cute.
Afterwards, we got into the car to head towards Rotorua, which was where we were going to stay for the next two nights, stopping at two places along the way of the hour and a half drive.
First stop was wai-o tapu thermal park, which is an attraction built around the thermal activity from this area. The pungent sulphur smell is overwhelming at first but the sight of all the volcanic craters is amazing.
Next stop was Waikite Valley Thermal Pools, for another soak in natural hot springs. These ones were taken right from the hot creek and cooled down through their special cooling system.
After our soak, we made our way into Rotorua, then checked in to our hotel. I went down to the pool and had a little swim and then we went for dinner.
Next: wandering the area
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