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Lake Taupo was very nice. We were thinking about doing a Ski Dive while there but as soon as we got there it got really over cast and no jumps went ahead which was a shame but maybe quite a relief at same time!!!!!
We hired some bikes and cycled to Huka Falls which was really nice- really clear water- running very fast. The cycle was really difficult- up & down a lot and quite uneven ground with a steep fall!!!!!! Bit scary. Didn't manage to cycle up many of the hills!!!
Also stopped and popped our feet in another hot water spring. It was very clever- the water coming off of a small water fall was really really hot and it ran into the cold river so inbetween there was a warm area that loads of people were sitting in.
Very strangly bumped into a girl I (Jo) went to school with back at the hostel (Tash Close) Her mum tought me DT at school as well- very small world. We went out for a couple drinks that evening and also the cinema.
Next day again too overcast for Ski Dive so just wandered around Lake Taupo- Lovely place actually.
Bussed it to the National Park the next day and met up with Mum & Dad which was nice. We planned to do the Tongario Crossing on Thursday (7 hr hike, you can also walk up Mt Doom from Lord of the Rings). However after much considertion we were advised not to do the walk due to 90 km winds which was a real shame but due to the low cloud cover you would not have been able to see anything and it rained on and off all day- not very pleasant. We were however silly enough to do another shorter trek which started near to our hostel. Tupapakurua Track. It took us about 4.5 hrs. Was very difficult as very up and down (as everywhere is in NZ) and the rain kept coming so I (Jo) gave up with the waterproofs and got soaked. Was good fun though and very satisfying once we were back with a hot cup of tea!!!
Leaving National Park today, off to Wellington. Apparently there is some sort of festival on there so hoping to get invloved in that tonight. Tomorrow we are going to watch a Rugby match. Tina & my FIRST- will be interesting (if i understand it!!)
Added some new pics earlier so hope they keep you all amused.
Lots of Love xxxx
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