56. Independence in Whangamomona; plus snow on the volcano, mud baths, bungy-jumping & shark diving


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June 30th 2009
Published: September 23rd 2009
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(N) Just as should happen in the UK, there is a public holiday in New Zealand to celebrate our Queen’s Birthday. To make the most of this extra day of freedom, we decided to travel the approx 300km down the western side of the North Island to New Plymouth, the nearest town to the volcano named Mount Taranaki. It was not just the volcano that interested us, but also the nearby micronation of Whan... Read Full Entry



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Bubbling mud poolBubbling mud pool
Bubbling mud pool

Orakei Korako, Rotorua
Enjoying a mud pool at sunsetEnjoying a mud pool at sunset
Enjoying a mud pool at sunset

Hells Gate Waiora Spa, Rotorua
Guysers and Galsers toiletsGuysers and Galsers toilets
Guysers and Galsers toilets

Orakei Korako Geyserland, Rotorua
Ruatapu Cave ('sacred hole')Ruatapu Cave ('sacred hole')
Ruatapu Cave ('sacred hole')

There are steps down to a hot pool at the bottom named “Waiwhakaata”, which means "pool of mirrors"
Remains of Hotel RotomahanaRemains of Hotel Rotomahana
Remains of Hotel Rotomahana

Buried Village, Tarawera
Central Auckland in the distanceCentral Auckland in the distance
Central Auckland in the distance

House above Ladies' Bay, Auckland
Tree jutting out from a cliffTree jutting out from a cliff
Tree jutting out from a cliff

Ladies' Bay, Auckland
Typical street facadeTypical street facade
Typical street facade

Ponsonby, Auckland
Murder Burger fast food outlet, AucklandMurder Burger fast food outlet, Auckland
Murder Burger fast food outlet, Auckland

The staff's T-shirts read "Meat is murder!" (and of course they are right)
Er, it seems a bit foggy today, dearEr, it seems a bit foggy today, dear
Er, it seems a bit foggy today, dear

View from our flat one June morning
School shark's teethSchool shark's teeth
School shark's teeth

They shed these naturally so can be often found on the seabed
"Mother's meeting""Mother's meeting"
"Mother's meeting"

Penguins gather together at Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, Auckland
Can you see one fish or two?Can you see one fish or two?
Can you see one fish or two?

Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, Auckland



25th May 2010

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