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Te Whakarewarewa, Rotorua
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Te Whakarewarewa
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Te Whakarewarewa: Te Whakarewarewawatanga o te Ope Taua a Waihiao ……
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  • Updated By vtveen on September 6, 2006
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    …or Whakarewarewa… or Whaka is one the most visited thermal areas in Rotorua. It is still a living Maori village in the middle of hot water pools, bubbling mud and mineral springs. After paying the entrance fee we entered the village through an archway and could join a guided tour (or stroll alone) along the several points of interest. The first thing we saw, was an area with some hot pools, used by the Maori people as kitchen, bathroom and laundry. This is where the ‘hangi meals’ are cooked on a natural way. Stroll through the village with some shops and a café. Or follow the tracks along bubbling mud pools, a hot thermal lake, thermal springs or spurting geysers. From several lookouts we enjoyed the views over this impressive geothermal scenery. On the way to the lookout for the geysers we passed the cemetery of ‘Whaka’ with its graves, which are placed above the earth, because it is too hot to do it on a traditional way. Twice a day (11.15 am and 2 pm) there are performances of Maori dancers and singers, including the 'poi dance'. They were hold in front of the Marae (meeting house) or in the special performance venue. To be honest: ‘Whaka’ was one of the first thermal areas we ever saw and we were rather impressed, but now having visited more of these reserves we have to admit this place is more or less a little bit too touristy/commercial.

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  • Phone: 07 - 349 3463
  • Directions: Off Fenton St,into Sala St, then Tyron St.
  • Website: http://www.whakarewarewa.com

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    Te Whakarewarewa: Geysers in ‘Whaka’
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  • By vtveen on June 3, 2005
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  • Pohutu Geyser - Rotorua
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    In the village of Whakarewarewa is a viewing platform for the two geysers of the thermal area. The most impressive is Pohutu. This geyser will erupt at least every hour and spurts lots of water and steam in the air about 20 metres high. Mostly eruptions do last ten minutes or so. Enough time to take one picture (or more). The Prince of Wales Feathers geyser is a little bit smaller and always starts spurting water and steam before Pohutu.

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  • Phone: 07 - 349 3463
  • Directions: Off Fenton St,into Sala St, then Tyron St.
  • Website: http://www.whakarewarewa.com

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    Te Whakarewarewa: Whakarewarewa: The Thermal Village
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  • By M0B1US on November 21, 2003
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    Whakarewarewa is the most accessible of the thermal parks as it is situated right in the suburbs of Rotorua itself. Whilst not as conventionally spectacular as, say, Wai-O-Tapu, Whakarewarewa is a more rounded attraction encompassing not just the thermal areas it contains but also focussing strongly on Maori culture. There is a small 'village' of Maori buildings, including a Marae and houses devoted to Maori Arts and Culture. Every day there are exhibitions and dances depicting various things from the culture and these are an opportunity to understand this great and proud culture and their legends. Other things that can be visited include a full size Maori canoe and an impressive workshop and gallery where you can watch Maori artisans hard at work creating pieces of art with centuries old skills, these you can buy in the shop afterwards as a keepsake of your visit. The area covered by the park is quite large and a road-train is provided to get you to the good bits without too much walking. Probably the best sights are 'Pohutu' and 'The Prince of Wales Feathers' geysers, as well as an impressive silica terrace and boiling mud pools. There is plenty here to keep all the family amused!

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  • Phone: +64 (0)7 349-3463
  • Directions: Off Fenton St, into Sala St, then Tryon St.
  • Website: http://www.whakarewarewa.com

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    Te Whakarewarewa: Whakarewarewa
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  • Updated By dragontml on January 16, 2004
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    Authentic Maori living village, Pohutu Geyser views, Maori culture, arts and crafts, boiling mud, midday hangi combo, twice daily concert An interesting visit to a living Maori village...try the corn from the boiling water !

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  • Phone: 07 - 349 3463
  • Directions: Off Fenton St,into Sala St, then Tryon St.
  • Website: http://www.whakarewarewa.com

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    Te Whakarewarewa: TeWhakareWarea Thermal Village
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  • By ATXtraveler on August 7, 2005
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    One of the most unique traits about Rotorua is the thermal activity that is found all around this region. Within the region there are a couple different spots where you can enjoy this directly. Within this Thermal Village you can get a couple great views of the geyser, view some mud pools up close, and also see a maori presentation of singers. There are also a ton of wood carving shops, as well as New Zealand Maori jewelery.

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  • Phone: 07 - 349 3463
  • Directions: Off Fenton St,into Sala St, then Tryon St.
  • Website: http://www.whakarewarewa.com

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    Te Whakarewarewa: Whakarewarewa
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  • By blue_sky04 on December 18, 2004
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  • Pohutu Geyser - Rotorua
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    The area is a volcanic landscape. You can see geyser and geothermal area

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  • Phone: 07 - 349 3463
  • Directions: Off Fenton St,into Sala St, then Tryon St.
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    Te Whakarewarewa: Whaka; Geo Thermal Valley
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    If you're into thermal powers; this is the place for you! The valley opens with a Maori greeting in the Marae which shows a bit of Maori culture (dance/song). After that you're free to explore the valley and see all thermal activities around you. This park is a great way to learn a bit about the original inhabitants of NZ and experience some spectacular earthly movement in a country with so many volcanoes.

  • Phone: 07 - 349 3463
  • Directions: Off Fenton St,into Sala St, then Tryon St.
  • Website: http://www.whakarewarewa.com

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    Te Whakarewarewa: Geyser
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  • Phone: 07 - 349 3463
  • Directions: Off Fenton St,into Sala St, then Tryon St.
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    Te Whakarewarewa: The Pohutu Geyser.
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  • Phone: 07 - 349 3463
  • Directions: Off Fenton St,into Sala St, then Tryon St.
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    Te Whakarewarewa: Thermal lakes.
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  • Phone: 07 - 349 3463
  • Directions: Off Fenton St,into Sala St, then Tryon St.
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