PERSONAL RECORD. VINTEN, BILL. “HOT & COLD” - A SHORT VISIT TO THE THERMAL AREAS OF TAUPO & WAIRAKEI

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Year
1955
Reference
F102663
Media type
Moving image
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Rights Information
Year
1955
Reference
F102663
Media type
Moving image
Item unavailable online
Place of production
New Zealand/Aotearoa
Categories
Amateur
Duration
0:05:36
Production company
A Vinten Film
Credits
Photography: Bill Vinten

Intertitle: “This activity centres on the Spa Hotel.”
Thermal activity in forested area. Mud pools.
“Scene of the search for Geothermal power.” Vent from a bore.
“These whitened trees coated with mud are near the bores.” Trees muddied.
“Geyser Valley. You can get into a lot of hot water here.” A small gully with a hot water steam running through the middle. Steam vents and mud. People on viewing platform. Geyser erupting, water flowing down its flanks.
“Huka Rapids. Overflow of Lake Taupo is now the Waikato River.” The Huka Falls. Woman running across wooden walk bridge. Aratiatia Rapids.