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For the long weekend we had a short break down near Rotorua. Saturday morning was spent exploring the town, there was a fair bit going on. Firstly a Mini car club meeting - this was the best car with its purpose built music trailer.
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There was also an American muscle car meeting going on as well.
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Plus a zombie walk, raising money for brain injury charities. This was the winner of "most authentic zombie".
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We then treated ourselves to a private hot pool at the Polynesian Spa overlooking the lake. The natural sulphur hot water was a perfect relaxing opportunity.