Back in 2010, Hubby took us on another of his awesome 'out of the way' road trips, where we visited
this thermal area between Taupo and Rotorua called Orakei Korako or the Hidden Valley.
The mineral formations are amazing, when you think that the water is near boiling point.
The white is silica, the darker color is caused by microbes, not rust.
A diary entry for 11 March 1850 recorded that Maori lived
in this spot, 'to spare their women the trouble of procuring
wood for fuel'.http://www.orakeikorako.co.nz/history
For any questions, you can find out more about it by clicking here.
If you are in the area, you will do yourself a favor by visiting.
12 comments:
Very cool - bet it smells there.
Wow what an amazing landscape.
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Stunning views, really great pictures!
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Elke
Wow, what amazing pictures!
Greetings from Austria
Kathrin
Exceptional views, exceptional photos.
My husband and I had always wanted to visit New Zealand.
Now we visit through people who visit, live there and photos like yours.
Thank you
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Thank you for visiting the Irish Garden House.
Happy you enjoyed the little tree and the snow, as well.)
Oh my goodness! What a fantastic place.
Truly delightful photos, Betty.
Thanks for your visit.
Cheers!
Amazing landscapes, awesome photos.
Best Regards
Maria
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Spectular landscape. Some of the pics look like a painting.
Hi! The hidden valley looks very cool. I enjoyed your photos very much.
Love this place, thanks for the photos.
such an amazing landscapes.
greeting- evi erlinda
Beautiful shot.
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