๐ณ๐ฟ New Zealand Trip | Stop 2: Taupo
๐ Huka Falls ๐ฐ Free Icy-blue mini waterfall โ pretty but not jaw-dropping. โ ๏ธ *Dam is currently open 24/7* (skip for now). ๐ Craters of the Moon ๐ฐ $10 *45-min lunar walk* โ bring water + sunscreen! โ๏ธ ๐ค Verdict: "Is it worth it? Debatable." โ๏ธ McDonaldโs Plane Novelty dining โ but summer = sauna mode inside! ๐ฅต ๐ฆ Huka Prawn Park ๐ฐ *$58.6/kg* Fresh butโฆ ๐จ๐ณ Chinese shrimp still win! ๐ธ Hamilton Gardens (Detour) ๐ฐ $20 Meh โ overpriced for what it offers. ๐จ Taupo Debretts Spa Resort ๐ฐ *ยฅ895.51/night* โ Quiet standalone cabins (no street noise). โ No shampoo/conditioner + marshmallow-soft beds. โจ๏ธ Onsen perk: Guests pay only $14 for hot pools! Next Stop: Auckland! ๐ #NZTravel #TaupoSights #HotSpringRetreat