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Napier
The coastal town
of Napier is well known among travelers for its unique Art Déco
Achitecture. Even though Napier is quite small, there is a lot to see
if you are into details. Almost every building shows the style Napier
is famous for, most of them newly painted in bright colors and
showing off their geometrical ornaments. They also have a cute beach
promenade stretching from one end of the town to the other.
Huka Falls
Just north of
Taupo, the Huka falls squeeze the mighty Waikato river through a
long, narrow chasm, creating a massive, foaming white rush of water
that opens up into the Falls and a big basin below. They are quite
impressive, especially standing on the bridge that leads over the
deadly water.
Taupo, Wairakei Terraces
Taupo is a city of
cycling, skying (in the nearby mountains) and taking advantage of the
natural geothermal activities in a relaxing hot pool. Lazy
backpackers that we are, we chose the last option and had a good soak
at the “Wairakei Terraces”, a cozy place that is not only a spa
pool, but also offers historical walks around the site and a replica
of the Pink and White Terraces – a beautiful place that was
destroyed by a vulcanic outburst in the 19th century. A
really nice day off and some deep warmth as a recompense for sleeping
in the car in winter.
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