This is the northernmost town on the southern island. The ferry often has a rough ride between the islands. In 1968 one of the ferries caught on a sand bar in 130 m.p.h. winds with the loss of 67 lives. This is also the location for the making of Lord of the Rings. A small cable car takes you to the very pleasant Botanical Gardens
Friday March 13th Napier
This small town was decimated by Earthquakes. The remaining buildings were redone in an Art Deco style. We were welcomed by a group of local residents dressed in the style of the 40s/50s a display of vintage automobiles and a five piece Jazz Band.
Saturday March 14th
Docked at Tauranga and took a trip to Roturua. We visited the Maori "Te-Puia" home of the largest Geo thermal reserve including bubbling thermal mud bogs. Attended a great concert in a native Long House. Visited a Kiwi farm and sampled Kiwi Fruit, juice, Wine and Liqueurs. On the way back stopped at hells gate for a mud bath.
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