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Huka Falls

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The Waikato, New Zealand鈥檚 longest river, squeezes through a narrow chasm at Huka Falls, making the聽dramatic 11m drop into a surging crystal-blue鈥�

Orakei Korako

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Tucked away from other more popular thermal fields, Orakei Korako is (since the destruction of the Pink and White Terraces, at least) arguably NZ's most鈥�

Taup艒 Museum

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This small but fascinating museum has an excellent M膩ori gallery and quirky displays, which include a 1960s caravan set up as if the occupants have just鈥�

M膩ori Rock Carvings

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Accessible only by boat or kayak, these 14m-high carvings were etched into the cliffs near Mine Bay by master carver Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell in the鈥�

Aratiatia Rapids

Taupo

Two kilometres off SH5, this gorge was a spectacular part of the Waikato River until a hydroelectric dam was plonked across the waterway, shutting off the鈥�

Craters of the Moon

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This geothermal area sprang to life when hydroelectric tinkering around the power station in 1958 caused water levels to fall. The pressure shifted,鈥�

Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley

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This thermal walk (1.8km) on a secluded property explores the steaming banks of the Wairakei Stream and the deep pit of the Witches Cauldron. Kids will鈥�

Butcher's Pool

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Named after one of the first settlers in Reporoa, this artificial pool is filled by a natural spring. Water levels can vary as a result, but with public鈥�