TheWaimangu Volcanic Valley is a protected, hydrothermal system on the North Island of New Zealand that is home to the world's largest hot spring in lush natural surroundings. Formed in 1886 by the volcanic eruption of Mount Tarawera, the Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley was so named for the black water that was thrown up by the Waimangu Geyser (Waimangu means black water in the Maori-language). The valley features several natural attractions, including Lake Rotomahana, the Waimangu Geyser, Frying Pan Lake, the largest hot spring in the world, and the steaming and spectacularly pale blue Inferno Crater Lake. The world’s youngest geothermal valley is home to a rare ecosystem that is packed with a diverse variety of fauna and flora and can be explored on a range of guided tours.
587 Waimangu Road, Rotorua 3043, New Zealand, Phone: +64-73-66-61-37