Rotorua or Rotenrua as we call it still smelt terrible. A smell I strangely like but not sure why. Ever since we left Rotorua we have been saying we must go back and do the volcanic valley, something cultural and the mud bath.
The Waimangu volcanic valley was great. The valley was created by an eruption 150 years ago. The steaming craters were stunning and Inferno Crater super blue - it fills and empties every 38 days - we were lucky that it was very full. The cruise on Lake Rotomahana after the 4km walk was fun with a geyser going off the cherry on the cake!
We were reminded of our mud experience in a Colombian volcano when we lathered on the brown stuff at Hells Gate. Sadly no photos of the mud bit, but suffice to stay we got absolutely covered.
We also did a cultural night in the heart of Rotorua. It was super touristy but still fun. We saw a Maori traditional canoe chant, ate tasty hangi dinner where all the food is cooked underground, watched a cultural show with the Haka and different dances and songs, and a glow worm walk. All this was crammed into three hours! A feat of well oiled (and well practiced) organisation!
I love Rotorua, even the stomach churning smell as you open the van in the morning! Nothing like starting your day with a chuckle.
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