Fairly easy drive today. Left about 930 and before Taupo stopped of at Huka falls which was quite impressive.

Taupo itself was quite nice and we collected lots of pumice on the lake shore. (good for scrubbing feet!!!) This was where the largest volcanic eruption was in last 70000 years.

On then to Chateau Tongariro set in national park which is in top 2 NZ ski resorts. Snow still on mountain. Lovely area though hotel rooms do not look at mountains!

Great dinner in restaurant.