We arrived to Wellington and that's where our itinerary with Relaxing Journeys was over. We had almost three full days in Wellington and were on our own. We had to figure out what to do and where to go and keep in mind that we were there on Easter weekend, when many offices and stores were going to …
Taupo and Napier
From Rotorua we traveled more south and our next stop was Taupo. Taupo is located at the outlet of Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake. It is in the caldera of the Taupo volcano with a surface area of 616 square kilometers (238 sq mi). The caldera was created by …
Rotorua
Rotorua is another must to see in New Zealand's North island. It is known for its geothermal activity, and features geysers and hot mud pools. We had two nights there and we wished we had more. So much to see! Not only to see but also to smell! Rotorua has the nickname Sulphur City, because …