Rotorua, city of vulcanic activity and fast connexions

Rotorua is mostly promoted as a center of Maori culture, at least a place where tourist can gorge in maori events. It's the most advertised place in NZ. I haven't dipped my toe in it so I can't say how touristic or real-feel it is but I must say the idea of zoo-style stuff doesn't wet my apetite.
The best thing till now (arrived only last night ;-) is this internet cafe with a super high speed connection so I can finaly upload all my pictures. I'm going to set up slide shows on this blog and change them every time I check in so you get a nice feel of the action. (Note 2018: this doesn’t work anymore so just some pics)
Youth hostel kitchen !

Rotorua has a large range of spectacular vulcanic fenomenons such as hot pools, geisers, sulfur smell, and such. It is also an area rich in lakes so I'm hoping to do a nice walk this afternoon.
(SEE ALL PICTURES ON https://photos.app.goo.gl/VZ64oC1ymwZvlUas2)

this is a fun website to get an idea of the place: http://www.newzealand-webcams.com/tepuia/