Many curves are the rule on the roads in New Zealand.
We spent another night in Tauranga, but it rained us completely. It was a quiet day, planning, knitting and watching TV. Today we went to Rotorua. Even when you get out, it smells a bit strong. They have hot springs here that also smell of sulfur.
First we visit the Maori center Te Puia and take the guided tour. In the evening there is a nice warming bath for two in the thermal water.
Te Puia
The schools of stone grinding, carving and weaving are affiliated with Te Puia.
The raw material is New Zealand flax, from which the plant fibres are extracted.
Pōhutu
The geysers of Rotorua are active 1-2 times an hour, impressive what nature has to offer here.
Warm mud bubbles away, in the shop it can be purchased in jars.
The Pōhutu Geyser
Polynesian Spa
Just like in our thermal baths, you can swim here. In the naturally warmed water at about 39°C. fortunately, it doesn’t stink of sulfur here.
Sylvia’s new favorite plant, the fern trees Ponga.
A “Plättli” always works
A nice Thai curry with fried rice for lunch, is something different like burgers or fish & chips and for dinner there is a plate with the fine bread from Auckland.
