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Rano Kau is a crater at the tip of the island. (Extinct volcano). It is 1600 m across and 200 m deep.
Rano Kau is a crater at the tip of the island. (Extinct volcano). It is 1600 m across and 200 m deep.
Rano Kau.
Rano Kau.
Rano Kau with pink flowers.
Rano Kau with pink flowers.
We visited the Orongo Ceremonial Village, in the park of Rano Kau. The homes were built in the 18th and 19th centuries.
We visited the Orongo Ceremonial Village, in the park of Rano Kau. The homes were built in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Ancient houses.
Ancient houses.
The neighbourhood.
The neighbourhood.
View from the tip of the island. This is the island they used to swim to as part of the Birdman Cult. The islands are Motu Nui, Motu Iti and Motu Kao Kao - just off Cabo Te Manga. The last ceremonies took place in 1866.
View from the tip of the island. This is the island they used to swim to as part of the Birdman Cult. The islands are Motu Nui, Motu Iti and Motu Kao Kao - just off Cabo Te Manga. The last ceremonies took place in 1866.
Storm brewing off the tip of the island.
Storm brewing off the tip of the island.
View towards Hanga Roa from Rano Kau.
View towards Hanga Roa from Rano Kau.