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the pink and white terraces
While ferrying tourists across Lake Tarawera to visit Rotomahana’s famous Pink and White Terraces in 1886, guide Sophia Hinerangi saw a mysterious phantom canoe. The high priest T?hoto Ariki of the T?hourangi tribe interpreted this as a warning. He feared the terraces were being exploited as a tourist attraction without due regard to ancestral values. In the early hours of 10 June, the domed mountains of W?hanga, Ruaw?hia and Tarawera split apart, spewing forth millions of tonnes of ash and debr -
te aroha hot pools
Welcome to the Te Aroha Leisure Pools. Situated on the foothills of the magnificent Mount Te Aroha and nestled among vibrant ferns and spectacular native bush in a charming Edwardian style Domain, the pools have long been revered for their relaxing nature. Soothing thermal waters that flow into the traditional European NO.2 bath house are rich with sodium bicarbonate and sodium chlorides leaving your skin feeling baby soft. This spa bath is the last of the original turn of the 19th century ba -
glinbrook steam train
The Railway Enthusiasts Society Inc. was registered under the incorporated Societies' Act on the 17th of July 1958, with its principle objectives being as follows:- -
rainbow 's end
Rainbow’s End was started in December 1982. The amount of attractions have grown over the years. Initially the park opened with Bumper Boats, Mini Golf, Can Am Cars, Mirage Cars (formula one type cars - no longer in the park) and video games. In 1983, Cinema 180, the Pirate Ship, the Maze (no longer existing) and the Indoor Games Area were introduced. -
hobbiton town
The Alexanders moved to the property, 1250 acre (500 hectare) in 1978 where the property has been farmed as a traditional New Zealand sheep and beef farm ever since. It is still farmed the same today and is run by the three brothers now along with their father. The property runs approximately 13000 sheep and 300 Angus beef cattle hence the major sources of income are mutton, wool and beef. The brothers shear all the sheep on the property themselves, approximately every eight months. On the -
luge
Opened December 2001
1.7 kilometers in length and with all the thrills that have made the luge such a popular all age entertainment activity
Featuring a tunnel, spirals and awesome views over the city and lake, this track will be a must do for all luge addicts
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l&p
Lemon & Paeroa, also known as L&P, is a sweet soft drink manufactured in New Zealand. Traditionally made by combining lemon juice with carbonated mineral water from the town of Paeroa, it is now manufactured by multi-national Coca-Cola. Lemon & Paeroa can be found only in New Zealand and in specialty New Zealand stores abroad. The paradoxical advertising slogan "World famous in New Zealand" has become a popular New Zealand saying meaning very well known locally, but not receiving recognition ov -
snow planet
its a great place to learn how to ski ,or ski board -
waitomo caves
Waitomo Caves in New Zealand has been attracting visitors for over 100 years, happily our hardy little glowworms are oblivious to any number of admirers and they keep glowing to attract their food in many of Waitomo's caves in New Zealand. -
wellington cable cars
The Wellington Cable Car is one of Wellington’s oldest & most popular tourist attractions. The cars run from Lambton Quay in the heart of the central business district and within 5 minutes whisk you from under the corporate towers of The Terrace past Kelburn Park and Victoria University to the top entrance of the Wellington Botanic Gardens with its magnificent lookout over the City and harbour - Te Whanganui-a-Tara (The Great Harbour of Tara).
