The Inferno Crater

The natural and unique wonders of the Waimangu Volcanic Valley

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August 19th 2012
My trip to the Waimangu Volcanic Valley began with the pick-up of the Thermal Land Shuttle at 9 am. The shuttle bus was punctual, had comfortable seats and was furthermore heated. The bus driver was also friendly and gave his passengers some interesting facts about Rotorua and its environment during the ride. After a 30 minute drive we arrived at the Waimangu visitor centre, where our driver dropp ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Rotorua

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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