Dec-2011
Waiotapu & Taupo
Today we drive from Rotorua to Waiotapu (27km) heading to Thermal Wonderland and Lady Knox Geyser. Interesting place where known for its geothermal area. Firstly we go to the Thermal Wonderland, in this place beside its geothermal area also there is a mud pool. This extensive place is beautiful for its colourful crater and pool.
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Lady Knox Geyser
Lady Knox Geyser located 57km from Thermal Wonderland, in this place we seeing an eruption of geyser to heights of 10-20 metres. Information told that every morning at around 10 am we can see this phenomena.
Taupo – Craters of The Moon
After finish at Thermal Wonderland we continue to Taupo to go to Craters of The Moon
Lastly after finishing the area around Wai-O-Tapu and Taupo we close the day by going to Wellington driving for as long as 375km. Driving along the way for 5 hours duration doens’t make us feel tired because the scenery everywhere along the road we looks is very beautiful and also the road condition is pretty much empty.
Trip Map:
Usefull Links:
Thermal Wonderland: http://waiotapu.co.nz
Lake Taupo: http://www.greatlaketaupo.com
Craters of The Moon: http://www.cratersofthemoon.co.nz
Capital Gateway Motor Lodge: http://www.capitalgateway.co.nz
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