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Pink and White Terraces of New Zealand

The cascading geothermal Pink and white Terraces of Aotearoa New Zealand were often referred to internationally and within New Zealand as the eighth wonder of the world. They were a famous tourist attraction in the 19th century until the terraces were destroyed by the volcanic eruption of Mount Tarawera on 10 June 1886. The terraces were regarded by Mori as a taonga (a treasure). Located on the...


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