The weather was beautiful today- blue skies and not a cloud in the sky. The prefect weather for walking around the two geothermal reserves I went to today.
The first was Wai-O-Tapu. There were different lakes with steam rising off them, sulphur caves, boiling mudpools and a chance to see the Lady Knox Geyser exploding at 10.15am (daily). It shot up to 20m high!
There were lakes that were bright green (like grass) and others that were bright yellow and orange with all the different acidity levels. A very fascinating place which took 90 minutes to walk around.
I spent the afternoon at Waimangu volcanic valley which claims to be the world's youngest geothermal areas. This reserve was less crowded and the 2 hour walk around the valley was breathtaking with it's views. There were lots of weird lakes with steam rising and other lakes that had green acid floating on the top. Such an amazing place with a beautiful lake at the end of it.
Tomorrow, I am taking the 4 hour tour of Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings/ Hobbiton movie set - it's meant to be a great day so am looking forward to it.
Love Kay
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