Rotorua

Our second day in Rotorua started with a walk round the lakeside to the Government Gardens.  These lovely gardens house the Rotorua Museum as well as providing bowling greens, croquet lawns, a golf course and some lovely gardens. 
After lunch, a quick visit to Ohinemutu Maori village and St Faiths Church before we made our way to Lake Okareka for a swim in the lovely clear water.   A drive round to look at the Blue and Green Lakes before a visit to the Redwood Grove forest, a huge area of walks and trails.  We only had time to walk up to the Lookout - a bit of a climb but a great view over the lake.  Our final stop of the day was the Thermal Gardens and then back to our accommodation for a swim and a relaxing session in the thermal bath. 
Roturua is a truly amazing place and although Hazel had told me about the hot springs and steam all over the city it was impossible to imagine.  The sulphur smell is also very strong in some areas but thankfully not where we are staying. 

Rotorua Lake

Rotorua Museum

Government Gardens

David in Lake Okareka

Redwoood Grove Forest

Thermal Gardens

St Faiths Church Ohinemutu