Trip to Rotorua: Traveling

I have to say, Rotorua is a fantastic playland for all ages, from natural wonders to extreme sports, you can definitely find something for everyone.

The next few posts are going to be about Rotorua and things we discovered while there, there is nothing in Australia that comes anywhere close to walking along the main street of town, smelling the 'bad eggs' of the sulphur, and watching steam puffing it's way constantly out from the ground.

But first, traveling to Rotorua. From Auckland it's only a few hours drive, you could go for a day trip if you wanted, but staying 1-2 nights makes for a more pleasant time.

Ah, the open road, just heading out for a drive

 

Another one of those scenery-at-100km's-per-hour shots, love the old shed here.

 

And more cows, this photo is actually taken with a pair of sunglasses over the camera lens.

 

We stopped in Matamata on the way through, and this veritable forest is basically in the middle of town

 

Of course, Matamata is precioussssss

 

Then back on the road again.