Day 8 • January 2, 2026

Snapped Rods & Precious Rescues

Rotorua → Taupo

The Story

Early fish - Charlie snapped his rod, Ned lost his precious in the stream but waded in to get it. Lake walk, basketball. Lunch at Mac's Steakhouse - great steak sandwich. New holiday park with pool and geothermal pools. Movies (Anaconda), pesto, swim, video games.

Details

Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs
~80 km
Lake Rotorua, Mac's Steakhouse, Hot springs
Fine and warm

Route

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