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Geothermal wonderland at Wai-o-tapu ,New Zealand

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  Geothermal Wonderland Wiaotapu - New Zealand  Geyser Waiotapu  (Maori  for "sacred waters")  is an  active g eothermal  area at the southern end of the Okatiana volcanic center , just north of the Reporoa caldera.   Due to dramatic geothermal conditions beneath the earth, the area has many h ot Springs, which are famous for their   for their colorful  appearance. If you are visiting New Zealand,  you must visit the Wai-O-Tapu Scenic Reserve, which is located close to the town of Rotorua. This is the perfect place to witness the eruption of a geyser, be  mesmerized by the many colorful pools and bubbling mud pools.   Follow the link for more information on the park :  Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland Visit my youtube page at  Geothermal Scenic tour of Wai-O-Tapu reserve  and hit the subscribe button if you like it.  There are a lot of tour choices from Rotorua. To boo...

Hobbiton

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Hobbiton Lord of the Rings movie set  When the Lord of the Rings movies were released to the public in early 2000, they were an instant hit with the viewers and became the highest grossing films of all times.  The movies were based on the epic written by J.R.R. Tolkien and contained Wizards, Hobbits, long battle scenes and above all, magnificent vistas of New Zealand such as the one below. Besides making me a fan of the series, I was captivated by the natural beauty of New Zealand and was determined to visit the country and the movie set.  The movie set is located in Matamata, which is about 70 KM from Rotorua. You can book one of the many tours on the official website at the link below.  https://www.hobbitontours.com/ There are many companies in Rotorua that can take you to the site or you can drive there. Please visit my you tube page at for a video tour of the Hobbiton. Don't forget to hit the red subscribe button on the right: https://youtu.be/hIuvqvB4KUk Ba...

Gardens by the Bay

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Gardens by the Bay Ariel view of the Park  The Gardens of the Bay is a colorful futuristic park in the Marina bay area of Singapore. This is the most visited attraction in Singapore and is truly a spectacular creation. The park was built on 250 acres of reclaimed land and the sheer size of it is best seen from the observation deck of  the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. More information on this is available in my  blog linked here    https://www.travelwithravi.com/search/label/City%20of%20Singapore The Gardens have three main attractions-The Super Tree Grove, Cloud Forest conservatory and the Flower dome. I suggest you dedicate a whole day for this park. Begin the day early by visiting the observation deck on the Marina Bay Sands hotel to get an overall view of the entire city and  of the Garden.  Then continue down to visit the Garden.  Map of the Garden You can enter the park via the overpass from the Sands and the Dragonfly bridge. Head over...