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Story Ideas
- Technology and tourism – using technology to enhance visitor experience in a natural environment - The Waimangu App
- Rediscovering the 8th Wonder of the World – the Pink and White Terraces
- The world’s youngest geothermal system – born on 10 June 1886
- Unique botany – how a volcanic environment creates a unique home for native species
- Eco-tourism – creating a sustainable future
- Iwi partnership – joint ownership
- The world’s biggest hot water spring – Frying Pan Lake
- Off the beaten track – changing demands of today’s travellers
- Unmissable Instagram Spots - Inferno Crater Lake
Social Links
Facebook: /waimanguvolcanicvalley
Instagram: /waimanguvolcanicvalley
Hashtags: #Waimanguvolcanicvalley #Waimangu
Media Famils
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Waimangu in the News
What New Zealand does better than the rest of the world: Stuff (Sep 19)
WATCH: Hidden in New Zealand: The largest hot spring: Stuff (Aug 19)
New Zealand's Most Underrated Attractions: Stuff (Aug 19)
Plastic Free July: Waimangu staff do their bit: NZ Herald (Jul 19)
NZ North Island: 20 Top Things to Do: Escape.com.au (Jul 19)
WATCH: Grant Bradley heads into the Waimangu Volcanic Valley in search of the sunken Pink Terraces: NZH Travel (July 19)
Next Stop: Rotorua is New Zealand's natural wonderland that you need to visit: Prestige Online (Jul 19)
LISTEN: 133 years since the Tarawera Eruption: Radio New Zealand (Jun 19)
Family getaway to Rotorua: Lost in a maze in the rain: Stuff (Jun 19)
Rotorua: Kelly Makiha experiences the best 'staycation' at home: NZ Herald (June 19)
Samantha Brown's Places to Love: Central North Island, New Zealand
Waimangu App
Pink & White Terraces brought back to life with Waimangu AR App: NZ Herald (Nov 18)
Tour the Pink and White Terraces with Waimangu App: Maori Television (Nov 18)
Our People
He Tangata: David Blackmore of Waimangu Volcanic Valley: NZ Herald (Mar 19)
Waimangu Volcanic Valley Appoints New General Manager: Rotorua Daily Post (Dec 17)
Big Farewell planned for tourism trailblazer: Rotorua Daily Post (Mar 17)
About us
Ngāti Rangitihi and Tūhourangi host Ministers: Scoop (Sep 19)
Te Arawa Hapu buy Waimangu Volcanic Valley: The Country (Aug 17)