Rotorua

This is the i-site building where we picked up a local map and a few brochures to plan how to get into hot water. The tudor style building used to be the post office, but has since been gutted internally and (hopefully) been made safe for earthquakes.


We are staying at the Rydges Rotorua with bus loads of Indian and Chinese tourists. It is a bit dated but we have a large clean room with a view of green hills.


New Zealand doesn't have the same safety focus as Australian regulators. The hot water in hotels could scald the unwarry; there are no crash barriers on windy roads with scary long drops over the edge; and most surprising is our fourth floor window opens far enough for kids and adults to jump or fall out.

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