traditional Maori experience of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Village at Rotarua, on New Zealands north island, allowed us to get up close to the hot springs, and mud pools and to view the PÅhutu geyser from a short distance
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Swimming pools, spas and solarium
Spoilt for choice with an outdoor swimming and spas, an indoor pool, again with spas and a glassed in solarium with numerous spas, and drinks and coffee available there was no reason to be stressed
Whakarewarewa Maori Living Village Tauranga NZ, Traditional Dances
we were entertained with the dancing and with a short description of the stories and traditions behind each one, we grew to understand the culture and history of these proud New Zealand people.
Lake Rotoiti cruise
hidden in reeds a black swan sitting on her nest. This would have to be the highlight of the day.
Lady Norwood Begonia House, Botanic Gardens, Wellington NZ
A magnificent old Victorian glass house creates the perfect environment for these stunning examples of begonias and delicate plants. Then while having lunch the table next to us is invaded by disgusting sparrows, cleaning up the crumbs left by the previous diners.
Summer Fun in the Snowy Mountains
The Snowy Mountains are just as exciting in the summer as when they are bathed in white snow of winter
Flowrider, Ovation of the Seas
I could only watch in astonishment, the skills it took to ride this man made simulator. The pressure wave sends 30,000 gallons of water up a gentle 40 foot long slope.
Botanic Gardens Wellington
Taking a leisurely stroll along the winding paths that took us through the Botanic Gardens, a garden of national significance we found, native forests, conifers, plant collections and seasonal plant displays
Windy Wellington NZ
Walking into the city we found a coffee and Wellington’s fame for the “Coffee Capital” lived up to its reputation.
Milford Sound, Waterfalls
The waterfalls were in abundance on both sides of the sheer cliffs of the three sounds, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound
