Chasing the sun
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Rotorua

Roturua is known for its geothermal activity, volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and Maori culture. We spent a successful day in the thermally-charged city, enjoying a trip to the Buried Village (entire Maori villages were wiped out when the Mount Tarawera volcano erupted in the 19th Century) and a picturesque waterfall walk.

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Tahi rua toru wha, pukana! DJ gets into the Rotorua spirit.

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Gimme kwoffee or gimme death!

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DJ shakes his bon bon at the waterfall.

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Tali admires native koru on the waterfall bushwalk

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Tali loves going bush!