Hamilton

From Paihia, we had another long drive down to Lake Taupo.

We had planned to break the Journey in Hamilton. NZ’s fourth biggest city.

It is about the same size as Cambridge and shares some other things in common…

Hamilton is a bid odd, it has lovely suburbs and parks, but the city centre is a bit rough and run-down.

We decided to eat in a busy Turkish restaurant close to the hotel, and we’re rewarded with a great meal.

The next day, we set out early for Taupo, and decided to take a short diversion to investigate Cambridge NZ.

Cambridge is a pretty little town, decidedly up- market and the centre of the NZ horse racing industry.

Cambridge is very proud of its name…

It crops up everywhere…