Many bends are the rule on the roads in New Zealand.
We did spend one more night in Tauranga, but it completely rained us out. It was a quiet day, planning, knitting and watching TV. Today we travelled to Rotorua. As soon as you get out of the car, it smells a bit strong. They have hot springs here that also smell of sulphur.
First we visit the Maori centre Te Puia and take a guided tour. In the evening we have a nice warming bath for two in the thermal water.
Te Puia
The schools for stone cutting, carving and weaving are affiliated to Te Puia.
The raw material is New Zealand flax, from which the plant fibres are obtained.
Pōhutu
Rotorua's geysers are active 1-2 times an hour, it's impressive what nature has to offer here.
Warm mud bubbles away and can be purchased in jars in the shop.
The Pōhutu geyser
Polynesian Spa
Just like at our thermal baths, you can bathe here. In naturally heated water at around 39°C. Fortunately, it doesn't smell of sulphur here.
Sylvia's new favourite plant, the fern tree Ponga.
A „Plättli“ always works
A nice Thai curry with fried rice for lunch is something different from burgers or fish & chips and for dinner we have a plate of delicious bread from Auckland.
