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Orakei Korako
By
Richard Moore
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TAUPO
and
CENTRAL PLATEAU
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One
of the least known of New Zealand's geothermal parks is the hidden
gem of Orakei Korako.
Situated
between Taupo and Rotorua, Orakei Korako is the perfect way to see
some truly amazing silica terraces, geysers, mudpools and a sacred
cave called Ruatapu.
To
get there you get off the main highway near the Mihi bridge and
travel for about 21kilometres until you see a sign pointing you
the last wee way.
Entry
is $22 for adults and kids under 16 cost $8. That price includes
a boat-ride ticket to get you to the thermal site just across Lake
Ohakuri.
 The
thermal highlights include the Diamond Geyser, Ruatapu
Cave, the Rainbow Lookout, Emerald Terraces and the five-metre
high Cloud silica wall.
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