Steam, Silence and the Last Drive from Rotorua

On my final full day in Rotorua, I walk through Kuirau Park as the winter drizzle settles, reflect on the town’s quiet resilience after a recent tragedy, and prepare for the long drive south to Wellington. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Rotorua, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Kuirau Park, Fenton Street, Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery, Whakarewarewa, Ohinemutu, St Faith’s Anglican Church, Te Puia, Redwoods / Whakarewarewa Forest. Covered: Final Day in Rotorua, Kuirau Park Geothermal Features, Living Maori Village Culture, Redwoods Forest Walk, Preparation for Southward Journey, Community Resilience and Tragedy. Chapters:00:00 Kuirau Park03:59 Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery08:30 Capers Cafe + Store A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NewZealandTravel #RotoruaWinter #GeothermalWonder #MaoriCulture #Whakarewarewa #RedwoodsForest #TravelPodcast #ArohaNgata #VisitNZ #BayOfPlenty #KiwiLife #SoloTravel #NatureLovers #ThermalSprings #SlowTravel #NZFoodScene #CulturalHeritage #WinterVibes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/