Just got back from a short holiday in Ohakune having a play in the snow on Mt. Ruapehu . The kids loved tobogganing and we built an awesome snowman. Stayed at the Ohakune Court Motel which was OK. The kids also loved the big carrot and throwing stones into the Mangawhero stream from the little swingbridge near the motel.

On the return trip we stopped in at the AC Baths in Taupo which was fun. The hot water left us all a bit tired for the journey home.

Despite the high price of petrol it was well worth the trip to get away as a family.