Another sunny morning – this time with a difference. No breakfast to start our day – instead a wonderful 40o Polynesian deluxe private outdoor thermal spa bath overlooking lake Rotorua. 30 minutes of sheer heaven.
Feeling thoroughly relaxed, a bit too relaxed really, we wee back in the car for the journey to Auckland -220kms. Stopped at about 12 for the biggest breakfast I’ve ever seen. The traffic was heavy in places, especially through Hamilton and also coming into Auckland but at least it was a 3-lane motorway for 20kms.
We were booked into a classic double studio room in The Spencer on Byron on the North Shore. We walked into this huge auditorium to check in – to be told our room was on the 11th floor. We walked through the door and our faces froze in amazement. We were expecting one room with en-suite and tea making. What we got was a living room, kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a balcony. We have never had the like of it before – shame it is only for one night.
We were about 6kms from the City but the view from our balconies was amazing.
It was a long way down –Fred wouldn’t look!
Had a walk around the locality – very quiet – not much going on. As our accommodation was so nice, we decided to make the most of it and have a room service dinner. Off to Bay of Islands tomorrow – the weather forecast is not encouraging – still what the heck
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Wow!! What a view to the ground and what lovely accommodation and the view from the window - how lovely. Look forward to next.
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