🇳🇿 North Island NZ | 8-Day Road Trip (Part 3) 🚗💨

Continuing from last post ☀️ Day 5: Geothermal + Waterfall Magic ♨️ Orakei Korako Thermal Park → Huka Falls (electric-blue rapids!) → Taupo dinner + card night with friends ♠️ 🦐 Day 6: Prawns & Thrills 🍤 Huka Prawn Park: Big shrimp, meh taste → missed jet boats (1hr wait 😒). ✈️ Taupo highlights: Lakefront stroll + plane McDonald’s 📸 + more friend hangs! 🍳 Day 7: Brunch & Auckland Return 🥑 Dixie Browns: *20-min wait* → omelette win! 🚗 Drive to Auckland (3.5hrs) → Ichiban ramen 🍜 + One Tree Hill (accidental off-road adventure!). ✈️ Day 8: Fly Day 🥯 Avocado-loaded brunch → airport bagel heaven 🥑‼️ ⚠️ Road Trip Tips 🚦 Right-hand drive: "Stay away from curbs" mantra! 👮 If pulled over: Stay in car + polite attitude = maybe just a warning (like our $50 close-following ticket!). ☀️ Sunscreen x3 – NZ UV is no joke! #NZRoadTrip #TaupoEats #TravelMishaps