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Lake Taupo New Zealand » North Island Place » Outdoors New Zealand 2 views 💖 1 |
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Lake Taupo is a large crater lake in New Zealand's North Island, located in the caldera of Taupō Volcano. The beautiful Lake Taupō is about the size of Singapore. It is more of an inland sea really. Taupō is a great lake for water-skiing, sailing and kayaking. The Māori rock carvings at Mine Bay, which can only be seen from the water, make for a great boat trip or kayaking excursion. | |
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Huka Falls New Zealand » North Island Place » Outdoors Wairakei, Taupo 3384, New Zealand 475 views 💖 8 |
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At the Huka Falls, the Waikato River which is normally 100m wide, is squeezed through a 20 metre wide gorge and over a 20m drop. Every second up to 220,000 litres of water gushes through the gorge and shoots out over 8 metres beyond to create a beautful blue/green pool. The Huka Falls are the largest falls on the Waikato River. | |
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Cape Palliser Lighthouse New Zealand » North Island Place » Outdoors Cape Palliser 5772, New Zealand 51 views 💖 1 |
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Cape Palliser Lighthouse is a lighthouse at Cape Palliser in the Wellington region of the North Island of New Zealand. This area of Wairarapa has a rich history of early Maori occupation and heritage sites are part of the fascinating landscape. For the final part of the journey, the road clings to the edge of the coast, providing unstoppable views of Palliser Bay. | |
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Gannet colony New Zealand » North Island Place » Outdoors 428 Motutara Road, Waitakere, Muriwai 0881, New Zealand 39 views 💖 1 |
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Captivating champion divers and masters of the sea, Gannets are true acrobats. Brace yourself for a journey that takes you from coast to cape, to the world’s largest and most accessible Gannet colony in the beautiful Hawke’s Bay. Discover the mesmerising birds in an almost face to face experience and take in the stunning vista of the area. | |
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Putangirua Pinnacles New Zealand » North Island Place » Outdoors Wairarapa 5772, New Zealand 43 views 💖 1 |
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The Pūtangirua Pinnacles (also known colloquially simply as The Pinnacles) are a geological formation and one of New Zealand's best examples of badlands erosion. They consist of a large number of earth pillars or hoodoos located at the head of a valley in the Aorangi Ranges, on the North Island of New Zealand, in the Wellington region. | |
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Government Gardens New Zealand » North Island Place » Outdoors 9 Queens Dr, Rotorua 3046, New Zealand 514 views 💖 3 |
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The Government Gardens is a prominent public park located in Rotorua, New Zealand. Situated on the shores of Lake Rotorua, the Government Gardens is known for its stunning gardens, historical buildings, and recreational facilities. | |
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Pukekura Park New Zealand » North Island Place » Outdoors 10 Fillis Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand 68 views 💖 1 |
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Pukekura Park is a beautiful public park located in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. It is one of New Zealand's premier botanical gardens and recreational spaces, known for its diverse plant collections, picturesque landscapes, and various recreational amenities. | |
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Tongariro National Park New Zealand » North Island Place » Outdoors Manawatu-Wanganui 4691, New Zealand 473 views 💖 7 |
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Tongariro National Park is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. It is one of the oldest national parks in the country and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990. Tongariro National Park covers an area of approximately 795 square kilometers (306 square miles) and is known for its volcanic landscapes and alpine scenery. | |