New Zealand day 5: Rotorua

Tuesday was (moderate) adventure time as we set off for Rotorua and its Skyline Luge.

Upon arrival we bought our tickets and travelled up the hill towering over the geothermal town of Rotorua and its huge lake in a gondola (otherwise known as a cable car). The view was absolutely fantastic.

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There were lots of adrenaline-seeking activities up there: a zip line, a sky swing, mountain biking and the luge.

Although I was filled with trepidation upon seeing the other options, the luge seemed like a must-do thrill and it didn’t disappoint. It reminded me of the toboggan run at Robin Hill on the Isle of Wight (niche reference there!) but on a proper track rather than a metal tube track.

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