Today we explored the vast thermal region around Rotorua. We began our tour at Wai-O-Tapu (Sacred Waters) Thermal Reserve. This thermal area covers 18 square km and is covered with collapsed craters, cold and boiling pools of mud, water and steaming fumaroles.
The area's volcanic activity dates back 160,000 years (or so were told) and is located right on the edge of the largest volcanic caldera within the active Taupo Volcanic Zone.
Be sure to take a look at the photo album online for more photos of this area. It is really amazing and quite a sight to behold.
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