From Tirau to Taupo on State Highway (SH) 1, then uphill on the scenic
Thermal Explorer Route on SH5 where we see steam escaping from crevices in the hills. This is the area for lots of underground thermal activity.
Up into the clouds once more.
We have a rest stop at the Opepe Memorial, Iwitahi, and had a quick look at the Opepe Bush Walk. As this bush is quite high in the hills it is rather damp and sub-tropical, especially as the clouds are lying low right now.
Back in the car again and on route to Napier, we head higher and higher into the mountain range and through Tarawera, Te Haroto, and Glengarry.
We now seem to have driven right into the clouds. Rather a lot of rain up here. An occasional break in the clouds give us a glimpse of beautiful scenery, but it's not light enough to take photos, and there is no way I'm getting out of the car in this weather.
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