Waiotapu

On the road from Rotorua to Lake Taupo is the Waiotapu thermal area, completely different from the thermal valley at Whakarewarewa. There is less emphasis on the Maori culture; the site is simply laid out so that the geyser and thermal pools can be enjoyed as you walk along the several kilometres of walkways. As you move from area to area you are treated to a series of stunning surprises as you turn a corner or crest a brow. The park is a cacophony of dazzling colours, smells and amazing structures. These are just a few of the scenes we enjoyed on our visit.