Steam, Sulphur, and Settling In

Aroha arrives in Rotorua, where winter steam rises from the geothermal parks and the town's volcanic history is never far below the surface. She explores Te Puia, Wai-O-Tapu, and the free Kuirau Park, and begins to understand the rhythm of a place built on heat and ash. ☕ 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 28 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Rotorua, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Te Puia, Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Kuirau Park, Government Gardens, Ohinemutu, Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery, The Fainting Goat. Covered: Geothermal parks and pools, Māori culture and history, Settling in practicalities, Winter travel in Rotorua, Volcanic history and Tarawera eruption, Local food and drink. Chapters:00:00 Rotorua01:33 Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel03:18 Kuirau Park05:05 The Fainting Goat07:02 Te Puia08:57 Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RotoruaTravel #NewZealandWinter #GeothermalParks #TePuia #WaiOTapu #Waimangu #KuirauPark #MāoriCulture #VisitNZ #NorthIslandNZ #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #WinterInNZ #RotoruaMuseum #PinkAndWhiteTerraces https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/