Huka Falls, Taupo (Day 2)

About 5 mins (3 km) away before arriving Taupo (coming from Rotorua) is Huka Falls. "The Waikato River, New Zealand's longest river, moves gracefully north from Lake Taupo between banks 100 metres apart. Just before the Huka Falls it enters a shallow ravine of hard volcanic rock. The effect is nature's large-scale equivalent of a fire hose feeding into a very fine nozzle." (From 100% NZ)
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Another possible site to visit: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua

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http://www.waiotapu.co.nz/

This place is located about 27 km (20 min) south of Rotoru, on the way to Taupo (on SH5) and 40 minutes to Taupo. Probably this would be the last place in Rotorua we can visit.


Thermal area

Lady Knox Geyser

Address: 201 Waiotapu Loop Road (click for Google map)
RD 3, Rotorua 3073
New Zealand
Tel: (07) 366 6333
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Whakarewarewa "The Thermal Village" at Rotorua

Whakarewarewa - The Thermal Village is located in the beautiful city of Rotorua, which will be one of our destination when we reach Rotorua (Day 2, Wednesday 4th November 2009).



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We need to arrive at Whakarewarewa before 11.15 am for the cultural performance. If we cannot make it by the time, there will be a 2nd show at 2.00 pm. The show is included in the entrance fee. Click here for more info on Whakarewarewa.
A video of the Potu Geyser at Whakarewarewa (By : eamorley's Blog at TravelPod.com)

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