The town of Rotorua is known for two things: amazing lakes and volcanic thermal pools. When you’re in town, it smells like sulphur. In fact, one of the local radio stations dubs itself “Sulphur FM”, boasting the “phatest music” in the area. But we won’t be taking advantage of the mud baths and thermal pools because it involves socializing with other people (and sulphur). Instead we’ve chosen to head out to remote areas of the lake for swimming (me) and fishing (Iain). Here’s a picture of the beautiful black swans that hang out in the lakes.