Whakarewarewa is part of a natural geothermal valley.
The Many Attractions of Rotorua
By Larry Rivera, About.com
Pohutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa
Thar' she blows ... the Pohutu Geyser sends a rush of steam into the air
Copyright Tourism New Zealand
This spectacular geyser known as Pohutu is found in the Whakarewarewa thermal reserve in Rotorua. It erupts throughout the day, bubbling up from below the ground and shooting up to 30 metres high, displaying the awesome powers of nature.
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- Boiling Lake at Waimangu Thermal Valley
- Bubbling Geothermal Mud at Whakarewarewa
- Pohutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa
- Cycling through the Forests
- Whitewater Rafting on the Kaituna River
- Zorbing Downhill in Rotorua
- Outdoor Lawn Bowling in the Government Gardens
- Maori Arts and Crafts
- Traditional Maori Poi Dance
- The Passing of Wisdom
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