Events In History
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10 June 1886Eruption of Mt TaraweraThe eruption lasted six hours and caused massive destruction. Several villages were destroyed, along with most of the famous silica hot springs known as the Pink and White Terraces. Around 120 people, nearly all Māori, lost their lives Read more...
Biographies
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Hinerangi, Sophia
Best known as ‘Guide Sophia’ she was the principal tourist guide of the famous Pink and White Terraces at Lake Rotomahana.
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Main image: Mt Tarawera and Ruawahia from Te Ariki
George Valentine was one of a number of topographic photographers who were lucky enough to see the Pink and White Terraces at Mt Tarawera shortly before its eruption
