Pohutu Geyser
13. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
☀️ 20 °C
The centre piece of Te Puia is the Pohutu Geyser. The hot water from the earth's core bubbles onto the surface continually with a large eruption of up to 20m taking place every half an hour. The smellWeiterlesen
Whakarewarewa Forest
13. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
☀️ 23 °C
Just along the road from Te Puia is Whakarewarewa Forest. The Californian Redwood trees that dominate the forest here grow incredibly tall and straight which makes for wonderful forest scenery. IWeiterlesen
Rafting - Trout Pool Falls
14. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
☀️ 21 °C
Today I signed up for some white water rafting down the Kaituna River! A 1.8km journey down 14 rapids and 3 waterfalls, graded 3 (challenging) to 5 (extremely difficult).
First up was Trout PoolWeiterlesen
Tutea Falls
14. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
☀️ 22 °C
Next up was the 'big one'. With a drop of 7m, Tutea Falls is the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the entire world!
Before facing the drop we were briefed on what to do in the 4 possibleWeiterlesen
ReisenderWell Done 👏 you made it through . 🙏. leading the way. Front of the first raft 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄.
General Rafting
14. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
☀️ 22 °C
Other things we tried out were standing up down a rapid, swimming down a rapid, leaning off the front Titanic style whilst going down a rapid and the 'washing machine'.
When swimming down the rapid IWeiterlesen
ReisenderWell I’m glad that’s over with !!! Bet you loved every moment. You will forever remember the moments that took your breath away !!!
Government Gardens v2
14. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
⛅ 24 °C
After spending an hour or so recuperating from the rapids and having lunch I headed out for a bit of a coastal walk. Passing through government gardens again and spotting some flower beds I hadn'tWeiterlesen
Rotorua Coastal Walk
14. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
⛅ 24 °C
I made my way along the coastal path, which was better laid in some places over others and oh my word the number of midges was crazy. But all in all wonderful views!
Ohinemutu
14. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
⛅ 25 °C
The coastal path led to the village of Ohinemutu, an actual living, breathing, non-commercial Maori village. There were more than a dozen traditional Maori buildings within the community and theWeiterlesen
Kuirau Lake
14. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
⛅ 24 °C
Squeezed in between the Maori village and my hostel is Kairau Lake. In the top corner of the lake is a huge, steaming geothermal lake. I couldn't believe that this was just tucked away in the cornerWeiterlesen
Kuirau Park
14. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
⛅ 24 °C
I then took a wander through the rest of the park. There were various other smaller geothermal pools, flowerbeds and a rather toasty geothermal footbath.
Due to the heat, it took some perseverance toWeiterlesen
Journeying
15. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
☀️ 15 °C
This morning was a relatively long journey from Rotorua to Auckland Airport. The purpose of the trip being to collect my hire car for the next 4 days!
I'll be visiting Waitomo Glow Worm Caves,Weiterlesen
Waitomo Look Out
15. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
⛅ 24 °C
After a long drive including a lunch stop I arrived into Waitomo. First up I was a little early for my tour so I took a short walk up to a nearby viewpoint.
ReisenderThis is so peaceful after the rafting experience which I haven't quite got over yet, phew. 👍😌
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
15. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
⛅ 24 °C
The clue here is in the name, the ceiling of these caves in Waitomo are in fact full of glowing worms!
We were guided through the caves partially on foot and partially via a boat ride to see andWeiterlesen
End of the Day
15. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
☁️ 22 °C
I finished the day in an Airbnb somewhere between Waitomo and Hobbiton (where I'll be heading in the morning).
The drive from Waitomo to here was particularly beautiful thanks to low/no roadsideWeiterlesen
ReisenderThat looks like a lovely long drive Greg. Is the cat travelling with you? 😆 🐈⬛
Setting off to Hobbiton
16. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
⛅ 12 °C
This morning I was up and out early as I was booked onto the 8:30 Hobbiton tour!
Outside of my Airbnb the mist was low over the hills but cleared once I'd taken the many winding roads toWeiterlesen
Hobbiton First Impressions
16. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
☀️ 17 °C
We arrived at the bottom of the set, surrounded by vegetable patches, trees, ponds and of course hobbit holes (44 in total!).
The view up towards Bag End was perfect as the still rising sun shoneWeiterlesen
Hobbiton - The Dell
16. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
☀️ 17 °C
Next we ascended up the village through the Dell. Since I was first to the top, I was the first to have my photo taken at the Hobbit hole with the door ajar!
The houses in Hobbiton are all built onWeiterlesen
Bag End
16. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
☀️ 18 °C
At the top of the set, overlooking the rest of the village is Bag End, home of course to Bilbo Baggins! I was the first up to here so managed to get a few videos and photos whilst it was relativelyWeiterlesen
Party Field and Party Tree
16. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
☀️ 19 °C
Next up was the party field and party tree where Bilbo famously celebrated his eleventy-first birthday! On the way down to the field we stopped by a few Hobbit holes to really appreciate the detail ofWeiterlesen
ReisenderHa! It was so so good Sandie and I'm not even a big fan of the films. Get saving (and back to work first) 🛫
Bagshot Row
16. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
☀️ 19 °C
We then began to descend once again through the set, stopping off at Bagshot Row, home to Sam Gamgee!
Two of the Hobbit holes here have been fully kitted out inside into liveable conditions. TheWeiterlesen
Inside a Hobbit Hole
16. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
☀️ 20 °C
Here is where the attention to detail really stepped up a level.
First of all the study with the opening lines of the Hobbit, then the family tree in the kitchen, cooking recipes, newspaper clippingsWeiterlesen
The Green Dragon Inn
16. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
☀️ 20 °C
After exiting the Hobbit Hole we looked across and then descended down to the Green Dragon Inn, Hobbiton's famous pub! Here I had a complimentary ginger beer whilst I soaked in the last of myWeiterlesen
The Millhouse and Bridge
16. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
☀️ 20 °C
With my ginger beer in hand I headed outside to take another look at the now quieter Millhouse and bridge.
These were my last actions in Hobbiton before setting off on the road again via coach andWeiterlesen
Wairere Falls
16. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
☀️ 25 °C
After leaving Hobbiton I set off towards Wairere Falls. Upon arrival I was greeted by path closed signs so my trip had to be abandoned. Here's a picture of the view from the car park, nothing tooWeiterlesen
Karangahake Gorge
16. Februar 2024 in Neuseeland
⛅ 25 °C
My next stop was at Karangahake Gorge. There are a number of walking routes to take here, following the winding paths and crossing the various bridges. I chose the Rail Tunnel Circular route, moreWeiterlesen
ReisenderIt looks very warm.
Reisender
Wonderful sight ❤️