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February 9th 2011
Published: February 11th 2011
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8 February 2011 We would have liked to linger a little longer in Taupo however we have a plan and that involved once again moving on. Today we were headed in the direction of the Bay of Plenty (named by Captain Cook who, apparently, noticed how abundant the local area was) where we planned to stay at one of two DOC campsites that we had pinpointed. First stop however was Rotorua. Because we b... Read Full Entry



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If you look into the far back of this hole you can see a yellow bit of fresh sulphurIf you look into the far back of this hole you can see a yellow bit of fresh sulphur
If you look into the far back of this hole you can see a yellow bit of fresh sulphur
Looking across the Koro koro - Hot LakesLooking across the Koro koro - Hot Lakes
Looking across the Koro koro - Hot Lakes
Gregg fearing his own expiryGregg fearing his own expiry
Gregg fearing his own expiry
Mud Volcano - currently 2.4m tallMud Volcano - currently 2.4m tall
Mud Volcano - currently 2.4m tall
Apparently every six weeks or so, the top goes hard and, after a build up of 2-3 days of pressure, it blow ejecting mud bombs. Again, not while we were there - it usually happens at night.
Steaming Cliffs this is the hottest pool in the reserveSteaming Cliffs this is the hottest pool in the reserve
Steaming Cliffs this is the hottest pool in the reserve
waters can erupt by up to 3metres. I think they were making it to about 1metre whilst we were there.
Steaming FumerolesSteaming Fumeroles
Steaming Fumeroles
Ejecting steam full of sulphur that then crystallizes on the surrounding rock.
Lake Rotoiti - on our way to the Bay of PlentyLake Rotoiti - on our way to the Bay of Plenty
Lake Rotoiti - on our way to the Bay of Plenty
You can't tell me that doesn't look scaryYou can't tell me that doesn't look scary
You can't tell me that doesn't look scary
Horses on Pikowai BeachHorses on Pikowai Beach
Horses on Pikowai Beach
The HGV train - apologies for the poor quality photo but the culprit needed to be named.The HGV train - apologies for the poor quality photo but the culprit needed to be named.
The HGV train - apologies for the poor quality photo but the culprit needed to be named.
Finding the surf at TaurangaFinding the surf at Tauranga
Finding the surf at Tauranga
How to check out the surfHow to check out the surf
How to check out the surf
How to continue checking out the surfHow to continue checking out the surf
How to continue checking out the surf
Waihi BeachWaihi Beach
Waihi Beach
The enormous L&P bottle at PaeroaThe enormous L&P bottle at Paeroa
The enormous L&P bottle at Paeroa
apparently kids across NZ badger there parents to have their photo taken here.
World's best campervan spag bolWorld's best campervan spag bol
World's best campervan spag bol
A beautiful sunset in PaeroaA beautiful sunset in Paeroa
A beautiful sunset in Paeroa



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