Rotorua Thursday 30th January

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Much of the day was spent on the coach to Rotorua. We passed through pretty Hamilton, but no photos I’m afraid.

Mahuhukiterangi Park opposite our Auckland hotel
Went for a short walk in the park before setting off for Rotorua.
A sacred Maori hill where high status Maoris are buried; the higher the status the higher up the hill!

The last Maori Queen was buried there in 2006. Her son now reigns, with no power. We drove past his residence Turongo House.

Our first refreshment stop.
Huntly Power Station, the largest thermal power station on the Waikato River.
Coal and gas powered.
Our second stop.
Lake Karapiro Reservoir formed by damming the Waikato River in 1947.
The dam for the Karapiro Hydroelectric Power Station
Rotorua information centre.

Maori Evening

Our Maori entertainers

We enjoyed a Maori buffet meal, then it was time for the songs, dances and finally the Haka.

The Haka

Tomorrow will be busy with an 0830 start to visit to Te Puia Thermal reserve and see the famous Pohutu Geyser. I’m looking forward to it.

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