Dave and I “see the sights” in Taupo, such as they are. We hit Huka Falls, see Aratiatia Dam open, eat at the Prawn Farm, and wander around Craters of the Moon (geothermal area with steam vents). It’s all a little underwhelming, except for the Prawn Farm, which escapes underwhelming states by virtue of my having no expectations except a tasty lunch.

The view from our motor lodge is beautiful, with sparkling blue Lake Taupo in the foreground and snow capped dormant snow capped volcanoes in the background, so I suppose it will do.