23-03-07Weather report... hot and dry.
Up and about early, left the motel at about 09:30. The plan was to follow the "Thermal explorer" highway, so named because of the large number of thermal activity spots (100's), down to Lake Taupo then across to Napier.
First stop was Wai-O-Tapu, arguably the best thermal place to visit. The only let down was the geyser, only because they force it to erupt by throwing a soap bar in to break the surface tension of the water and get it to blow (more like a under-powered hosepipe). Joe's tip - the Geysers at Te Puia are much better. So arrive at Wai-O-Tapu at 10:00ish when everyone goes to see the geyser, and go straight into the park, you'll have it all to yourself ;o)
Fabulous colours and shapes in the thermal formations, check out some of our pictures. I could have spent several days in this place alone, a photographers delight! In fact NZ is becoming one huge photography opportunity, I sense Deb is losing a little patience, although she is getting in some good shots herself on her birthday present (more pictures of Joe taking pictures).
I'll let the pictures cover the rest of the trip to Wai-O-Tapu.
A quick stop at Huka Falls near Lake Taupo to check out the rapids then headed down through more amazing scenery to Napier. Mile on mile of managed forestation round here, NZ will never run out of wood with it being this well farmed. Napier is wine country so I expect we may sample a bottle for our anniversary tomorrow.
Finished the day with a quick trip up a local peak to check out another amazing sunset. A little misty but still worth it. Local fresh fish and chips for tea.
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