Rotorua

Due to poor weather conditions we decided to go to the museum on the morning of Sun 10th Feb. Spent most of the morning there. Really interesting to learn about the history of Rotorua.

Some facts for you:-
1) In the early part of last century it wasn't the All Blacks or the Kiwi that NZ was famous for- it was Rotorua's Bath House (now the museum)
2) A major volcanic eruption in 1886 of Tarawera Mountain was one of the worst natural disasters NZ has ever experienced. It destroyed the pink and white terraces- once described as the eighth wonder of the world
3) Rotorua is NZ's most dynamic thermal area
4) The first settlment in Rotorua was in the 14th century
5) Despite the rotten egg odour (sulphur from the thermal pools) Rotorua is one of the most visited spots on the North Island

Enjoyed a wander around and lunch in the city.
I had a WONDERFUL massage in the evening. :-)

Unfortunately, due to the over-priced spas, our very tight budget and the bad weather we decided to move on the following morning to Waihi Beach.

L & R x