New Zealand from above (S1/F4) on TV: 30.08. – 5:46 pm

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In the fourth episode, the journey in New Zealand’s North Island leads first to volcanic highlands and a geothermal wonderland. Several volcanoes rise on the central plateau in the center of the North Island. There are enormous forces at work shaping this landscape. The stunning plateau also served as the backdrop for the mysterious world of Mordor in the epic film The Lord of the Rings. Around 200 AD, Taupo volcano erupted. Thousands of cubic meters of ash have spread across New Zealand’s North Island. The crater lake, which was formed thousands of years ago, has expanded several times. Historical sources indicate that even the sky over China and Rome turned dark red at that time. Several fire mountains are still active today, including the Taupo volcanoes, Mount Tongariro, Mount Ruapehu, and Mount Njorohoe in the south. Farther west, Mount Taranaki is considered one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the region due to its symmetrical crown. Its isolated location is linked to an impressive legend from Maori culture. Lake Rotorua to the north is also a crater lake. On its banks, hot air from the depths of the earth penetrates to the surface, and clouds of steam drift across the lake. The journey takes you through surreal jade green sulphate lakes. The entire scene seems to be steaming, the smell of sulfur is in the air, and geysers are shooting water into the sky. Te Arawa Māori educator Christina Gardiner lives here and knows her tribe’s customs and crafts. Over generations, people have adapted to the special conditions of the landscape and integrated geothermal energy into their daily lives. The hot springs function as cooking utensils: food is cooked in sieves immersed in the springs. The ‘New Zealand from Above – Paradise on Earth’ series shows New Zealand’s amazing nature. In individual stages that pass through very different regions, local people bring life and culture closer to the viewers.