Rotorua is definitely a unique town. Steam comes out of the drains in the street, the smell of sulphur fills the air, and I hear bubbling mud pools are hazards on the local gold course. We stopped at the city park where they have boiling springs and mud pools, all with nicely manicured gardens around them.
We camped at Waikite valley, a hot springs resort south west of town. They have the largest boiling water spring in the country, there is an "eco trail"/easy walk to see it and it is quite amazing- 40 liters of boiling water per second gushes out and spills down a steaming stream. They pump some of the water up to the top of a cascade of rocks which cool the water as it flows down and is directed into one of many hot pools, all at different temperatures. Camping includes full access to the hot pools, so we had a good relaxing soak. I sat there wondering how nice it would be not having to ever pay for heating!
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