We were warned ahead of time so we did not really mind the pungent smell of sulfur as we headed for our destination, The Kowhai & Colonial Motel in Rotorua City. What a lovely place, our fully equipped apt. included a private little patio, containing a 4 person Jacuzzi. Also on the premises, was a hot mineral pool (John soaked his aching elbow) and a heated swimming pool (Viv did laps). After a short time, we became oblivious to the sulfur smell. Rotorua is nestled in one of the most active geothermal and volcanic regions in the world.Towering volcanoes, now dormant, are reminders of the land's turbulent past. Volcanic basins are a chain of crystal blue lakes. Bubbling hot mud pools are all around the city. We enjoyed exploring this interesting region and one of the highlights was seeing the Tarawera Falls. One of the most spectacular falls in the Bay of Plenty, the Tarawera plunges 65 metres down a sheer cliff before tumbling down bush-lined rapids. The roar of water was deafening. Such a powerful sight and the walk to the falls through lush rainforest will be one of our greatest memories.
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