Rotorua

Yesterday we drove from Lake Taupo to Rotorua and it rained all the way. Luckily, we were able to check into our hotel room early, so only went for a short walk in the afternoon in the rain. This morning we woke to a beautiful day, so had a walk along the shore of Lake Rotorua.

Rotorua is a big tourist attraction in New Zealand as it's known for the geothermal activity and geysers here. It is also nicknamed Sulphur City because of the hydrogen sulphide emissions but the smell didn't affect me at all. Apparently, the city has closed off a lot of drains and vents over the years.

After our walk around the lake, we went to a city park that has steaming lakes and bubbling mud pools.

                       

                       

                       

                       

The lovely tudor style old bath house building is now the Museum.

                      

                       

And seen on the lake this morning.....how cute!