To experience one of the most amazing Geothermal Wonderlands on earth, visit Rotorua. Rotorua is a treasure trove of heat-based attractions fresh and steaming from the earth. Geysers sprout out from a number of different locations each with its own unique magnificence and the heat you experience here has a sense of purity to it. So natural and pristine, the feel of the warm water has a soothing effect on the muscles and works perfectly for relaxation
Geothermal activity is actually created out of heat formed from beneath the earth that sprouts out as Geysers or bubbles away through mud pools. The Geothermal activity in Rotuarua is only one of the many attractions it is blessed with, for this is one city that is completely adorned with some of nature’s finest creations, and undoubtedly, one of its most rare. The impact of volcanic activity that lasted thousands of years sculpted Rotorua with precious gifts, rendering each of its landscapes stunning beyond all reason.
In addition to boasting fantastic scenic appeal, Rotorua’s geothermal activity is a massive crowd puller. There are five major areas throughout the city where one can witness fantastic geothermal activity and the Lady Knoxx geyser in Waiotapu tops it all. You can witness the largest geyser in the country here and within 500 other hot springs. The Lady Knoxx also happens to be an excellent location to enjoy some authentic Maori culture. Then, there is the Tikitere also known as the Hell’s Gate. As it is rightly named, the location exhibits some of the fiercest geothermal activity with its boiling whirl pools and the massive hot waterfall that happens to be the largest of such waterfalls in the Southern Hemisphere.
Then there is Waimangu and Waiotapu, both of which pay ample tribute to large volcanoes that have erupted several years ago. The areas boast exotic scenery, sparkling lakes and the Waiotapu also happens to be the location of the Tapu thermal wonderland. The Orakei Korako – The Hidden Valley is also a truly amazing place to visit and is many a times considered one of the best thermal areas in the world. When it comes to deciding on ideal accommodation from the many New Zealand hotels that dot the pristine landscape, consider checking into one of the many Rotorua Hotels. With gracious hospitality and elegant interiors, you are sure to be spoiled in these elegant properties.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday.