Spring for a Change
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Try an Cold Spring for a Change
In an area famous for its geysers and hot springs, it’s a surprise for tourists to find that Rotorua, NZ, also produces icy cold springs where trout grow to huge size.
One of these is Taniwah Springs about six miles from the centre of Rotorua. Here, in 15 acres of bushland, dozens of crystal-clear icy springs bubble out from the earth. Rainbow, brown and brook trout share the pools and streams—and the pieces of bread thrown by tourists—with wild duck.
A special underwater viewing tank gives visitors a close-up view of some of the trout.
A Taniwah is the Maoriland version of the Loch Ness monster and one called Peke Haua was supposed to have been captured in this area.
Now, rid of all monsters, Taniwah Springs is run by the Hiscoke family who charge a modest 2/- for admission. (Children half price).