HotnCold Spring, Huka Falls, Craters

Leaving the slightly farty smells of beautiful Rotorua behind, we began our journey to Tongariro National Park.
Our first stop along the route (after coffee of course) was the so called Hot n Cold spring. As you may have guessed, it's a place where a hot spring mixes with a cold river stream, creating the perfect place for a free outdoor spa. After bathing our feet for a little while, we continued our journey until stopping at the view point for Huka Falls, a massive waterfall. Will suggested we should give white water rafting a go there but I kindly declined. Instead we drove into the nearby town Taupo for some lunch.
Our last stop of the day were the "Craters of the moon", an area with loads of thermal activity.
In the early evening we arrived in the Tongariro National Park and got a first glance of the impressive mountainous landscape.Read more