Tuesday, January 7, 2014

New Year - New Zealand - New Adventures


The new home is Rotorua (North Island)!

Some first impressions, basic observations and quick facts:

Yes, it`s summer here now ;)

When crossing the street I should first look to the RIGHT, `cause they seem to have staring wheels on the WRONG side!

It`s a dream come true for all the adrenaline junkies and extreme lovers...be it water, air, mountain, volcano or animal related!
Huka Falls, Taupo

Okere Falls, Rotorua
There are more than 200 species of fern in NZ!!!!! (and they are gigantic!!!) (and no one ever before told me about this!!!!!) 
trail to lake Okataina
Redwoods forest, Rotorua


Rotorua seems to be located on top of one huge boiling soup...geothermal "fun" is the must-see (and must-smell ;) of the area!
Wai-O-Tapu 

Wai-O-Tapu 

Wai-O-Tapu 

by the Polynesian SPA, Rotorua

Scenery is breathtaking indeed!
Tauranga

Lake Okataina


Redwoods, Rotorua

Redwoods , Rotorua


 It`s a lot of wild wild jungle just a short ride from home!
Lake Okataina trail





There are loads of cool birds that will gladly pose for a picture ;)
@the Wai-O-Tapu



P.S. It`s my 3rd strawberry season in 1 year ;)