Lake Rotokare is, as far as I am aware, missed by most visitors to New Zealand and, probably, by many visitors to Taranaki Now part of a scenic reserve with a pest-exclusion fence around it, Lake Rotokare is home to several species of native flora (including Rimu and Rata) and fauna (NZ Pigeon / Kereru and the Black Shag).
Lake Rotokare is an enjoyable drive 12km east of Eltham off State Highway 3 - the drive alone is worth it, the Lake is a crowning jewel!
My personal advise on what to do and see in Rome
Mt Egmont seen from the King Edward Park playing fields in Stratford
The Stratford Glockenspeil in Taranaki
The Antelope - your local, dog friendly, beer friendly pub
Must see ancient monuments around Rome
Historical information about the gothic Antwerp Cathedral
What to see, where to stay and eat in historic Antwerp
Recommended hotels in Vienna, Salzburg and Bregenz
European tourism and rail organisations - a quick reference (D) - A reference guide to European tourism and rail organisations (D)
Why chase solar eclipses? - Why I chase total solar eclipse all over the world
Europe - Travel information from around Europe
London - 15 things not to miss - Fifteen things no visitor to London should miss
Italy - 10 places not to miss - 10 places you shouldn't miss in Italy
Lucerne - 7 things not to miss - What not to miss in Lucerne
Switzerland - places not to miss - Sixteen places not to miss around Switzerland
New Zealand - A personal guide to things to do, see, eat and drink in New Zealand
Dachau - a visit to the concentration camp - Travelogue from a weekend trip to Dachau, Bavaria
Munich - Frauenkirche - The Frauenkirche in Munich seen from the tower of the Rathaus
Mark Sukhija is a travel and wine blogger, photographer, tourism researcher, hat-touting, white-shirt-wearing, New Zealand fantatic and eclipse chaser. Aside from at least annual visits to New Zealand, Mark has seen eclipses in South Australia (2002), Libya (2006), China (2009) and Queensland (2012). After twelve years in Switzerland, Mark moved back to London in 2012. You can follow Mark on Twitter or Facebook