Christchurch might be broken but it will rise again and New Zealand is still one of the most beautiful countries in the world I think. Last summer we went for a day trip to Rotorua in the North Island which is built in the crater of a vulcano. There is a park and lakes with lots of thermal activity. 25 km South of Rotorua is waimangu vulcanic valley which I will show you next time.
Hotpools in Kuirau Park close to the city centre
and hot mud pools
Entrance to the Government gardens
In the garden is Roterua Museum a former bath house. in the past people from all over the world came here for therapeutic treatments. Water from thermal springs went through pipelines to the bath house.
The corridoor inside the museum
One remaining guest in a thermal bath
View from the rooftop
View on Sulphur Bay
Tourism Rotorua building
Swans on lake Rotorua
tree with little black shags
Pools at sulphur bay
Sulphur bay
Love these photos! The museum and the tourism buildings are fascinating pieces of architecture!
ReplyDeleteMarja you are a wonderful ambassador for New Zealand. These photos are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI have visited Rotorua a couple of times and even though it smells like rotten eggs which takes some time to overcome, the sulphur pools are great for the skin.
Peggy xxxx
As usual I come away looking at your pictures wondering if there is some way I can immigrate. I wouldn't take up much room, I could live on the south island in a small shack taking care of some nasty job that few want.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this wonderful tour. Hope you are doing good Marja. God bless.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteThank you Marja for sharing!
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
Margie x
Oh J.... Ik heb een paar blogposts gemist merk ik... Wat een geweldige foto's, gemaakt op bijzondere plaatsen. Wat leuk om je op je wandelingen te mogen volgen.
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