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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ My 3rd NZ Trip Itinerary (Detailed Chatty Version!)

Picking up from last post~ Why start in Wellington? Cheaper car rentals! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ ๐ŸŒ‹ Day 7: Taupo โ†’ Rotorua โœ… Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Park: Missed the geyser (slept in! ๐Ÿ˜…), but staff gave us a free return ticket for the next day. Pro tip: Bring waterโ€”staff praised us for our giant bottle! ๐Ÿ’ฆ โœ… Agrodome Farm Tour (Booked 1:30pm): Peak season = book ahead! Saw a group who only got afternoon tickets (tractor ride + feeding sheep/alpacas ๐Ÿฆ™). Sadly missed sheep shearing ๐Ÿ‘ (sold out!). โœ… Redwoods Nightlights Treewalk: Magical at night! ๐ŸŒŒ + outdoor movies. Next day: Tried the daytime forest walk (Lord of the Rings vibes!). Fast-track ticket (+$5) saves time in peak season! ๐Ÿ  All Seasons Holiday Park: 10min from town, lakeside views, heated pool (open till 9:30pm!). Bonus: Dinosaurs ๐Ÿฆ– + a sailboat enthusiast at sunset! โ›ต ๐ŸŒฟ Day 8: Rotorua โœ… Whakarewarewa Mฤori Cultural Show ($25, 1hr): Haka performance = powerful! Kids loved the Moana connection. Free geothermal area access included. โœ… Zorb Ball: Kidโ€™s pick! ๐ŸŽพ (Skipped lugeโ€”done it twice in South Island.) Mom rode solo (injured dad ๐Ÿ˜†), but so fun! โœ… Redwoods Day Walk: Giant ferns = Middle-earth magic! ๐ŸŒณโœจ โœ… Kuirau Park: Free hot foot pools + playground. Perfect pit stop! ๐Ÿด Dinner at EL Mexicano Zapata Cantina: Meh Mexicanโ€ฆ but kid approved! ๐Ÿ˜‚ Saved by Korean fried chicken on the way back! ๐Ÿ— ๐Ÿž๏ธ Day 9: Rotorua โ†’ Te Puru (Coromandel Peninsula) โ˜• Breakfast at Ciabatta Cafรฉ: Banana coffee = divine! ๐ŸŒโ˜• + killer donuts. โœ… Blue Spring (Te Waihou): NZโ€™s bottled water source! ๐Ÿ’ง Finally openโ€”1hr walk (partially closed but dreamy!). โœ… Tirau (Tin Town): Whimsical corrugated iron art + must-try gelato! ๐Ÿฆ โœ… Morrinsville (Cow Town): 30+ colorful cow statues! ๐Ÿ„๐ŸŒˆ โœ… Paeroa (L&P Soda Homeland): Goldmine ruins: Easy route: Park at Karangahake Hall โ†’ walk to tunnel + gorge trail. ๐Ÿ  Te Puru Holiday Park: Quirky local vibeโ€”privately owned cabins, fishermen partying + speedboating at dawn! ๐Ÿšค ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Day 10: Te Puru โ†’ Hahei (Hot Water Beach) โ†’ Pokeno โ˜• Thames: Coffee + quick explore. โœ… Cathedral Cove: Pack swimwear/snacks! Shuttle bus ($7 round-trip). โœ… Hot Water Beach: Dig hot pools at low tide! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Follow the crowd #NZTravel #NorthIslandNZ #FamilyTripNZ #Rotorua #Coromandel #HotWaterBeach #TravelWithKids #NZMustDo

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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ My 3rd NZ Trip Itinerary (Detailed Chatty Version!)

Picking up from last post~ Why start in Wellington? Cheaper car rentals! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ ๐ŸŒ‹ Day 7: Taupo โ†’ Rotorua โœ… Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Park: Missed the geyser (slept in! ๐Ÿ˜…), but staff gave us a free return ticket for the next day. Pro tip: Bring waterโ€”staff praised us for our giant bottle! ๐Ÿ’ฆ โœ… Agrodome Farm Tour (Booked 1:30pm): Peak season = book ahead! Saw a group who only got afternoon tickets (tractor ride + feeding sheep/alpacas ๐Ÿฆ™). Sadly missed sheep shearing ๐Ÿ‘ (sold out!). โœ… Redwoods Nightlights Treewalk: Magical at night! ๐ŸŒŒ + outdoor movies. Next day: Tried the daytime forest walk (Lord of the Rings vibes!). Fast-track ticket (+$5) saves time in peak season! ๐Ÿ  All Seasons Holiday Park: 10min from town, lakeside views, heated pool (open till 9:30pm!). Bonus: Dinosaurs ๐Ÿฆ– + a sailboat enthusiast at sunset! โ›ต ๐ŸŒฟ Day 8: Rotorua โœ… Whakarewarewa Mฤori Cultural Show ($25, 1hr): Haka performance = powerful! Kids loved the Moana connection. Free geothermal area access included. โœ… Zorb Ball: Kidโ€™s pick! ๐ŸŽพ (Skipped lugeโ€”done it twice in South Island.) Mom rode solo (injured dad ๐Ÿ˜†), but so fun! โœ… Redwoods Day Walk: Giant ferns = Middle-earth magic! ๐ŸŒณโœจ โœ… Kuirau Park: Free hot foot pools + playground. Perfect pit stop! ๐Ÿด Dinner at EL Mexicano Zapata Cantina: Meh Mexicanโ€ฆ but kid approved! ๐Ÿ˜‚ Saved by Korean fried chicken on the way back! ๐Ÿ— ๐Ÿž๏ธ Day 9: Rotorua โ†’ Te Puru (Coromandel Peninsula) โ˜• Breakfast at Ciabatta Cafรฉ: Banana coffee = divine! ๐ŸŒโ˜• + killer donuts. โœ… Blue Spring (Te Waihou): NZโ€™s bottled water source! ๐Ÿ’ง Finally openโ€”1hr walk (partially closed but dreamy!). โœ… Tirau (Tin Town): Whimsical corrugated iron art + must-try gelato! ๐Ÿฆ โœ… Morrinsville (Cow Town): 30+ colorful cow statues! ๐Ÿ„๐ŸŒˆ โœ… Paeroa (L&P Soda Homeland): Goldmine ruins: Easy route: Park at Karangahake Hall โ†’ walk to tunnel + gorge trail. ๐Ÿ  Te Puru Holiday Park: Quirky local vibeโ€”privately owned cabins, fishermen partying + speedboating at dawn! ๐Ÿšค ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Day 10: Te Puru โ†’ Hahei (Hot Water Beach) โ†’ Pokeno โ˜• Thames: Coffee + quick explore. โœ… Cathedral Cove: Pack swimwear/snacks! Shuttle bus ($7 round-trip). โœ… Hot Water Beach: Dig hot pools at low tide! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Follow the crowd #NZTravel #NorthIslandNZ #FamilyTripNZ #Rotorua #Coromandel #HotWaterBeach #TravelWithKids #NZMustDo

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