Added: Aug 20, 2008
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Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley (14/09/2007) Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley is the hydro thermal system created as the direct result of the volcanic eruption of Mount Tarawera on 10 June 1886. It includes Lake Rotomahana, the former site of the Pink and White Terraces. It was the location of the Waimangu Geyser which was active from 1901 to 1904. The name 'Waimangu' means 'black waters' in Māori, the indigenous language of New Zealand. This name comes from the water that was thrown up by the famous Waimangu Geyser, which was black with mud and rocks. The valley is home to a population of wallaby and Black Swan, which according to local guides were introduced to the region from Western Australia by George Edward Grey in the 19th century. Tongariro National Park - Tama Lakes Walk (16/09/2007) Tongariro is New Zealand's oldest national park and a dual World Heritage area. This status recognises the park's important Maori cultural and spiritual associations as well as its outstanding volcanic features. Mangawhero Falls (16/09/2007) Mangawhero Falls, a 25m waterfall a pleasant attraction on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park was the scenic location of the Lord of the Rings' Forbidden Pool, where Gollum was caught by Faramir with the help of Frodo (Two Towers film location).
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