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Waimangu Valley Mural



 If you're ever in Rotorua this is one place to put on your bucket list. The Waimangu Volcanic Valley is home to the Pink and White Terraces which now lie underwater after the famous eruption in 1886 of Mount Tarawera. I did take a load of photos while we were there but I will save those for another post. This mural is at the top of the mountain when we first started our walk through the valley - it shows the view from the old guest house looking towards the Waimangu Geyser in 1903.

Linking up with Mural Monday.

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William Kendall said…
A splendid mural.
12 July 2021 at 10:39
Tom said…
...a nice piece of history!
12 July 2021 at 11:51
Iris Flavia said…
Beautiful - love there´ll be more!
12 July 2021 at 13:24
Bleubeard and Elizabeth said…
That mural really draws you in. It is stunning.
12 July 2021 at 15:37
Tigger's Mum said…
Fabulous mural, and instantly makes me think of a somehow gentler life. I guess i was born 100 years too late.
12 July 2021 at 17:03
kwarkito said…
It's an extraordinary trompe l'œil. I look forward to hearing more details
12 July 2021 at 21:26
Sami said…
Stunning mural, it looks so real.
Thanks for participating in Monday Murals :)
12 July 2021 at 22:38
carol l mck said…
What divine mural ~ great photo of it ~ Xo ~

Living in the moment,

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13 July 2021 at 02:33
Tanya Breese said…
Wow!!! That is an amazing mural!
13 July 2021 at 05:43
Fun60 said…
What a terrific mural.
13 July 2021 at 05:53
Bill said…
Awesome mural.
13 July 2021 at 06:59
klara said…
would love to see it. have NZ high on my bucket list, but with all going on,probably not in near future :(
13 July 2021 at 07:53
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