Cool New Zealand waters to the centre of a volcano!

There wasn't a sign saying you didn't have to hold your breath going through the tunnel fish tank in the National Aquarium for New Zealand.


Captain Cook landed here in 1769 on his voyage to discover new lands.

First people in the world to see the sun rise at East Cape lighthouse.

This Praying Mantis was found in one of our campsites. It posed really well for Rachael.

When your walking in the centre of the most active volcano in New Zealand and it smoking no need to worry, we went through the drill of what happens when White Island erupts. The smoke is actually steam rising from about 1-2km under our feet where lava heats underground streams and rises to the surface.

Lee and Rachael in front of one of these exit holes for steam. The steam exits the ground at 94 degrees so no sauna room here. The last eruption by the way was in 2000!!!

Holes and lakes bubbling and smelling of rotten eggs is normal here in Rotorua. This is the park and just out of shot is the food market.