Rotorua

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Rotorua

Bath House Forest Research Lawn Bowling Māori Art Māori culture Māori workshop Pohutu Geyser Polynesian Spa Saint Faith Te Wairoa

Photos from 1977

 

Maori figures

Rotorua, city, northern New Zealand, Rotorua County, in central North Island, on Lake Rotorua. It is a popular health resort situated in an area of lakes and natural hot springs. Founded in the late 19th century, the community grew as a resort and as a center for lumbering and agricultural activities. Many Maoris live here. Population (1998 estimate) 55,100.

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diorama of a Maori village

 

decorated dwelling

 

 

Maori workmen

More Photos of the Maori workshop

 

Maori memorial

 

Maori Visitor's center

 

Maori child

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Hydrothermal Activity

 

 

 

 

 

geyser

 

hot spring

Photos of Te Wairoa (Buried Village)

 

hot water used for cooking and bathing

 

food to be cooked with the thermal steam is laid on the grate

 

 

 

St Faith's church in 2009

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English Rotorua

 

the Queen's swans

 

 

 

Photos of the Government Gardens 2009

 

bath house

Bath House photos 2009

 

entrance to the Blue Bath

Photos of the Bath House Cure 2009

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Rotorua

2009

 

Visitors Center

 

 

 

interior

 

Rotorua District Council

 

interior

 

the Mad Butcher

 

tour Rotorua by land and lake in the Duck

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Bath House Forest Research Lawn Bowling Māori Art Māori culture Māori workshop Pohutu Geyser Polynesian Spa Saint Faith Te Wairoa

Auckland Bulls Car Museum Devonport Elderhostel Farming Gannets Geothermal Power Lake Rotomahana Lake Taupo Mount Ruapehu Muriwai Beach Rainforest Rotorua Taupo Trout Center Waikato river Waimangu Valley Wellington West Coast

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