Rotorua is chockablock full of events and activities this weekend and heading in to Waitangi Day.
It's great to see Flochella will be held at Tikitapu (Blue Lake) this year and looks to be a fun day for all.
Tikitapu was a staple in my childhood diet of swimming holes and has always been a popular spot for locals and visitors alike to gather and cool off in the summer heat.
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Music and water bombing at Rotorua's Blue Lake
I remember swimming out to the floating platform and doing "bombs" into the water along with other kids.