Wai-O-Tapu, also spelled Waiotapu, is an active geothermal area in New Zealand's Taupo Volcanic Zone. Situated just north of the Reporoa caldera at the southern end of the Okataina Volcanic Centre, the whimsically named Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is a series of brightly colored geothermal pools, explosive geysers, and smelly sulfur mud baths. The otherworldly geothermal park is a must-see attraction and sees visitors flocking to the park to experience the natural phenomena along with the active Lady Knox Geyser, the Devil’s Bathtub, and the Champagne Pool. A modern visitor’s center offers a wealth of information on the park, as well as well-signed pathways for visitors to follow at their own pace.
Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland, 201 Waiotapu Loop Road, Rotorua 3073, New Zealand, Phone: +64-73-66-63-33