As we saw a number of the local sights in 2018, we visited the Waimangu Volcanic Valley which we had not yet seen. Not quite as touristy, but also not as colourful or spectacular as e.g. Wai O Tapu Thermal Wonderland yet still interesting as it showed the sights and told the story of the big 1886 volcanic eruption in Rorotua. We ended up spending most of the afternoon here exploring the area and walking the trails after which we got groceries, including for the five-day canoe trip starting on January 17. Back at the campground we relaxed in one of the geothermal hot natural mineral pools, did some laundry (which nicely dried on the outdoor clotheslines overnight) and had supper and then went to bed shortly after dark.
Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Echo Crater after 1886 eruption filled with rain water
Drained Echo Crater now Frying Pan Flat before 1917 explosion
Frying Pan Flat became Frying Pan Lake after 1917 explosion of Frying Pan Flat
Inferno Crater
View of Lake Rotomahana from higher trail
Mauri art on display along the main trail
Lake Rotomahana
Supper at the campground
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