Te Puia Geothermal Park - Haka and Geysers

foovler (63)in #travel • 6 years ago

The next day was quite full on. Visited a theme park, rode a luge, ran around a park aimlessly and watched Maori's perform their Haka. Started the day off with a continental breakfast then headed to Te Puia Geothermal Park. Here is a link for more info, prices, and things to do. We paid extra to watch the Tera Haka, it cost about $66. Watching the Haka in person is something everyone should experience. You also get to learn more about their culture.

There is another geyser located in another park just next to this one. I think the story goes, the park was a single entity and was owned by two brothers. They had a disagreement and divided the park. Hence the two different parks in close proximity. The other park had a geyser which erupts only in the morning at about 10:15. Te Puia has Pohotu geyser which erupts twice every hour. It is the largest geyser in the Southern hemisphere and can reach in heights of 30 meters. Watch in awe as it blows steam and spouts boiling water.

Breezed through the park in two hours. Time is just our enemy during this trip. Always trying to do as much as we can in a day. One thing for sure is that we had a blast doing it. One regret though is that we really didn't stop, relax and take in our surroundings.

Allocate at least half the day to thoroughly enjoy the park. Watch the video to see the Haka being performed.
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