Mud Volcano

Falling Fast

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August 12th 2006
On the drive to Lake Taupo we drove past quite a few signs for thermal pools but it wasn’t until we where very near to Rotorua that we stopped at an amazing place called Hells Gate. I can not describe how cool this place was. I liked it so much in part due to the geothermal walk that was interesting but mostly due to the really excellent value winter package they offered. While I enjoyed my firs ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Taupo

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more