Rotorua, New Zealand Photos

Rotorua is a Maori town built around hot springs which allowed early Polynesian settlers to survive in the relatively cold climate of New Zealand.

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A stained glass window depicting a battle at a traditional stockade in Rotorua. New Zealand.Volcanic scene on stained glass window in Rotorua. New Zealand.Village amid steam in Rotorua, one of the few places in New Zealand with warmth for native habitation. New Zealand.Steam rises from vents in Rotorua. New Zealand.
A stained glass window depicting a battle at a traditional stockade in Rotorua. New Zealand.Volcanic scene on stained glass window in Rotorua. New Zealand.Village amid steam in Rotorua, one of the few places in New Zealand with warmth for native habitation. New Zealand.Steam rises from vents in Rotorua. New Zealand.
Steaming pool at village of Rotorua. New Zealand.Bubbling volcanic steam vents in Rotorua. New Zealand.Volcanic mud pots in Rotorua. New Zealand.Steaming pool at village of Rotorua. New Zealand.
Steaming pool at village of Rotorua. New Zealand.Bubbling volcanic steam vents in Rotorua. New Zealand.Volcanic mud pots in Rotorua. New Zealand.Steaming pool at village of Rotorua. New Zealand.
A geyser blows steam in Rotorua. New Zealand.The Bath House, now the Museum of Art and History in Rotorua with bowling green in foreground. New Zealand.Maori carvings in meeting House at Crafts Institute in Rotorua which keeps Maori culture alive. New Zealand.Dance performance in traditional dress at Crafts Institute in Rotorua. New Zealand.
A geyser blows steam in Rotorua. New Zealand.The Bath House, now the Museum of Art and History in Rotorua with bowling green in foreground. New Zealand.Maori carvings in meeting House at Crafts Institute in Rotorua which keeps Maori culture alive. New Zealand.Dance performance in traditional dress at Crafts Institute in Rotorua. New Zealand.
Dance performance at Crafts Institute in Rotorua. New Zealand.Traditional stick tossing performance at Crafts Institute in Rotorua. New Zealand.Haka dance performance at Crafts Institute in Rotorua. New Zealand.Maori performer with visitor. New Zealand.
Dance performance at Crafts Institute in Rotorua. New Zealand.Traditional stick tossing performance at Crafts Institute in Rotorua. New Zealand.Haka dance performance at Crafts Institute in Rotorua. New Zealand.Maori performer with visitor. New Zealand.
Maori performers show traditional dances. New Zealand.Traditional Maori feast called a Hangi performed at the Millennium Hotel in Rotorua. New Zealand.Traditional dances at the Hangi at the Millennium Hotel in Rotorua. New Zealand.Maori carvings in shop at Rotorua. New Zealand.
Maori performers show traditional dances. New Zealand.Traditional Maori feast called a Hangi performed at the Millennium Hotel in Rotorua. New Zealand.Traditional dances at the Hangi at the Millennium Hotel in Rotorua. New Zealand.Maori carvings in shop at Rotorua. New Zealand.
Maori wood carvings in Rotorua. New Zealand.Maori wall carvings in Rotorua, the center of Maori life in New Zealand.Maori carved relief from Rotorua. New Zealand.Detailed Maori carving in Rotorua. New Zealand.
Maori wood carvings in Rotorua. New Zealand.Maori wall carvings in Rotorua, the center of Maori life in New Zealand.Maori carved relief from Rotorua. New Zealand.Detailed Maori carving in Rotorua. New Zealand.
Maori carving workshop in Rotorua. New Zealand.Jade carving at Crafts Institute in Rotorua. New Zealand.Maori carved doorway in Rotorua. New Zealand.Traditional food storage hut at Crafts Institute in Rotorua. New Zealand.
Maori carving workshop in Rotorua. New Zealand.Jade carving at Crafts Institute in Rotorua. New Zealand.Maori carved doorway in Rotorua. New Zealand.Traditional food storage hut at Crafts Institute in Rotorua. New Zealand.
Maori carved canoe prow at Rotorua. New Zealand.Stuffed student Kiwi souvenir doll at Rotorua. New Zealand.Santa Kiwi birds, a symbol of New Zealand, at Rotorua. New Zealand.Christmas sheep ornaments at Rotorua. New Zealand.
Maori carved canoe prow at Rotorua. New Zealand.Stuffed student Kiwi souvenir doll at Rotorua. New Zealand.Santa Kiwi birds, a symbol of New Zealand, at Rotorua. New Zealand.Christmas sheep ornaments at Rotorua. New Zealand.
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