Huka falls

New Zealand / Waikato / Taupo /
 waterfall, interesting place

These are the largest falls on the Waikato River. They are a spectacular sight, popular with tourists. Kayakers have several time successfully shot the falls
See www.hukafalls.com/

In 1989 the body of a well-known cricket umpire, Peter Plumley-Walker, was found immediately down stream, with his wrists and ankles bound. The Auckland dominatrix Renee Chignall was charged with his murder but eventually cquitted because it was not clear when the bondage enthusiast actually died.
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Coordinates:   38°38'56"S   176°5'24"E
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