I'm glad you guys knew about not putting your head under the water. I was worried for a bit when you guys were at Kerosine Creek because it's routinely taught to us in NZ not to put your head under warm water at a non-comericial site due to a small but potentially deadly risk of bacterial or amoeboid infections. Making a note is also prudent, as few years back someone was hospitalisd and forgot that they'd been to such a place, so the issue wasn't diagnosed in time.
The Indigenous Māori people of the Te Arawa tribe have been thriving in all the geothermal areas in & around Rotorua for centuries too, they call the whole area including the redwoods "Whakarewarewa" which simply means the gathering place of many geysers and natives ✨
Having visited Rotorua, it doesn’t smell as bad as Glen is making it out to be. Perhaps one just gets used to it. An awesome town to visit though, really interesting.
The sulphur smell really isn't that bad! I compare it to a "background noise" - the sound of waves on a beach. Just like that fades into the background, so it is with the sulphur smell - you get used to it in no time.
Another nice place near Auckland and Rotorua that is free is the Hamilton Gardens, I believe they will be introducing a fee for visitors in the next year or so but as of right now i believe it is free and they have many fantastic gardens from around the world.
They drove pass rainbow mountain scenic reserve it's 1 km before turn off to kerosene creek has a crater lake about 20 mins walk or 1 hr hike to summit
NOTE: Kuirau Park isn't overly safe even throughout the day but do not go at night. Especially females but ANY travelers visiting it alone. Just be wary as it's a hotspot for crime past 9pm unfortunately.
@@sonnyday6830 haha that’s why we have decided to not go down right now! 😂 we can’t wait for the weather to improve to fully explore and stay in our self contained car! 😀
@@GlenAndMado good thinking, there are big contrasts in the south island, lots of farmlands on the east coast, thick forests on the west coast, central Otago is hot and dry but very scenic. Fiordland is incredible and lots of places to stay in DOC campsites
Hey I love your videos but I just want to make sure you guys know not to put your head under the water and make sure you don’t get Any water in your mouth, nose or ears. Stay safe!
when these two where in india.......he is good ..but she is little bit arrogant and angry type....she hates poor country..se only likes rich life style......
very true food is cheap but you can't make an income in sri lanka to live so that's why were currently in New Zealand. we will go back one day but we need money first.@@MO.143
