We hit New Zealand’s North Island after travelling three hours on the Interislander ferry. The ferry weaves its way between the islands in nothing approaching a straight line....
Travelling north, we went to see the National Army Museum at Waiouru. Tanks, guns and other exhibits show New Zealand’s military exhibits....
Roughly in the centre of the North Island is Tongariro National Park, with a few spectacular peaks. Mount Ngauruhoe is an active volcano that last erupted in 1977....
The Tongariro National Trout Centre is well worth a visit.. Jackie feeding the fish in the river....
It is even possible to take some underwater shots of the trout. I have never been able to do that before....
Lake Taupo, the largest lake in New Zealand was like a sea on the windy day we were there....
We stayed in the Motor Inn in Tirau which has one of the cheapest and best internet service in New Zealand! Opposite the motel were two splendid buildings, once plain Nissen huts, that had been added to at some point to create the shape of a huge dog and a sheep....
Next, Auckland, at the top of the North Island.
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