Left the UK just after Christmas, and flew via Hong Kong and Auckland to Tauranga. Met by family and whisked off to their place. Spent New Year's eve in town, with fireworks. Visited Katikati, Waihi, Paeroa, Matamata, Rotorua and of course, downtown Tauranga. On the more touristic side, we revisited Hell's Gate and Wai-O-Tapu thermal parks, drove by the lakes between Rotoma and Rotorua, explored the gold mine excavation at Waihi (twice), visited Omanawa Falls, and discovered the delightful Hamurana Springs Nature Park (pictured).

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