As I said, not as spectacular as Yellowstone, but it's all right there, downtown, in public parks, and underneath everything...and, for exciting video documentation of Rotorua's many thermal attractions, go to
http://youtu.be/HrzDEHxvrd0.
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Love the "unstable ground" part; Rotorua's original glory was
its Pink and White Terraces, which did rival Yellowstone;
they were destroyed in a late 19th century earthquake, sinking
to the bottom of a thermal lake; "unstable ground" |
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| That's the public library in the background |
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| Cauldron |
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| Ick |
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| No swimming |
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| Giant mud bubble about to burst |
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| Free public soaking pool |
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Unheard-of Department: free BBQ in the
public park |
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| More thermal |
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| Home heating system |
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| Home water feature |
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Front yard vent; we did note, seriously, that home prices
were significantly less in this environment |
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Well, I think I understand why housing prices are lower there! Looks like an interesting area, though.
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