Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is a geothermal park located near Rotorua on the North Island of New Zealand. The park is known for its vibrant and colorful hot springs, geysers, and volcanic landscapes, which are a result of the area's active geothermal activity.
Visitors to Wai-O-Tapu can explore the park on walking trails that wind through steaming vents, bubbling mud pools, and the famous Champagne Pool, a large hot spring with striking orange and green hues. The park's most famous attraction is the Lady Knox Geyser, which erupts daily at 10:15 am with a spectacular display of boiling water and steam.
With its otherworldly beauty and unique geological features, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland offers a fascinating glimpse into the forces of nature at work beneath the surface of New Zealand's North Island.