Rotorua, New Zealand Sep 30, 2011 And finally a soak in the Polynesian spa... Chuffing hot but very relaxing! Much snoozing on the way back to Auckland!!
Rotorua, New Zealand Sep 30, 2011 A geyser that fills the beautiful Blue pool.. They used to swim in it as it was a balmy 38C but due to the lack of temperature control h&s has banned it!
Rotorua, New Zealand Sep 30, 2011 Then we were treated to a traditional Maori show of songs, dance, poy wanging, stick lobbing (extreme morris dancing we called it!) and a haka. The highlight was doing the hokey kokey in Maori!
Rotorua, New Zealand Sep 30, 2011 All around the village were these carved images , funny little fellows with sticky out tongues!
Rotorua, New Zealand Sep 30, 2011 A Maori village called Whakarewarewa..... Living in amongst the thermal springs. Using the superheated water for washing, cooking, bathing... And it's free from mother earth!!