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       Michael A. Stecker 
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                    A gazebo near a lawn bowling field highlight a park in Rotorua 
                   . Rotorua is a small town on the shores of Lake Rotorua. The surrounding areas are a geothermal wonderland, with geysers, boiling mud pools, and steaming craters - accompanied by the pervasive smell of sulphur. Rotorua is also a showcase of Maori cultural activities and a center of tourism. The Waikato River, Huka Falls and Lake Taupo (New Zealands largest) are found south of Rotorua.  |