Rotorua is smelly… and I mean rotten egg smelly! Rotorua has a thinner earth crust than anywhere else in the world, and so geothermal activity is aplenty. I’m talking geysers, bubbling pools of mud, the works. It’s pretty cool, but produces a lot of sulphur, and so, again, smelly. Anyway, we heard that there was lots Read More »
Do you ever wonder whether there is someone out there who looks exactly like you and even more freakier, maybe even have characteristics exactly like yourself????? Now I never really thought about this until we met this guy on the Magic Bus on leaving Wellington. Now this guy is the spitting image of Michelle’s friend Read More »
Rotorua earned its nickname ‘Rotten-Rua’ as a result of the distinctly eggy smell that lingers around it, owing to the geothermal activity of the area – bubbling mud pools, hot geysers (not you Dan), that type of thing. White water rafting was on today’s agenda, and what better place to do it than on the Read More »
The infamous hydrothermal area of Rotorua was the next destination on our campervan trip around New Zealand. The town was situated near the centre of the North Island, was one of the most visited sights in the country, and was one of the few places in the world where people are able to witness firsthand Read More »
Rotorua Lake is practically unusable. According to the literature 50 years ago this lake was crystal clear and a paradise for birds and people. Fast forward to today and you find an algae-clogged murky body of water done in by modern farming practices. There is an effort underway to clean the lake, but it will Read More »
Rotorua Lake is practically unusable. According to the literature 50 years ago this lake was crystal clear and a paradise for birds and people. Fast forward to today and you find an algae-clogged murky body of water done in by modern farming practices. There is an effort underway to clean the lake, but it will Read More »
For those of you that don’t know New Zealand is a hot bed for activity. Not just adventure activities like bungee jumping, but geothermal activities as well. Rotorua is essentially one massive geothermal park. This area of the north island sits in the crater of an old volcanic eruption, giving rise to many bubbling mud Read More »
An early rise, quick breakfast, followed by picking up Amy, and we were off- leaving the wonders of Waitomo behind us. Due to the car only having two doors, and the immense amount of baggage we had, all that could be seen in the back of the car was luggage, and two heads….just. Clare and Ruth Read More »
I was suddenly woke up by a bloke puking is guts out… It was 7:00 am, I’ve decided to go to the kitchen to have breakfast. Another thing about the life in a hostel the kitchen world! There is some strict rules : Mel Gibson, Rob Roy and my new best friend Hamish!! – Put Read More »
Published in Saturday Star on May 19. Puffing and panting to the top of England, examining the inside of a cloud, the strange call of a banshee breaking the eerie silence. It is mid-August, supposedly high summer but after all, it is the wettest place in England. On conquering the top I feel like Sir Read More »
