Tamaki Heritage Village & Maori Culture


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May 8th 2009
Published: May 27th 2009
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Ending day 2 in NZ learning about the Maori traditions...

After returning from Waitomo, exploring the underground limestone glow worm caves, bussed back to Rotorua just in time for the Maori Culture Show and Hangi dinner at the Tamaki Heritage Village.


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The Hongi

Maori nose to nose kissing exchanging breath of life as a greeting to friend
Hangi Dinner Hangi Dinner
Hangi Dinner

Dining area setup
DessertDessert
Dessert

kiwi fruit, bread puddin, and new zealand's best pavlova
Back to Hostel & off to the thermal poolsBack to Hostel & off to the thermal pools
Back to Hostel & off to the thermal pools

soaking deep in the very **aromatic** (read...puuah eww) sulfur therapeutic hot springs pools
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Rotorua Hot Springs

Steam coming out from natural springs around town. Everywhere you walk, town is steaming up!


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