cover photo by Filippo Rivetti
 The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. Rank : 8.6 (average on 7 votes)Coordinates : -38.359081,176.369078 ( Open in Google Maps) Subjects : The Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is an area well known volcanic island north of New Zealand. Located in a few tens of kilometers south of Rotorua, which is the town center of Maori tribes, is perhaps one of the most beautiful of the whole nation of the kiwi, the park is very well equipped and easy to access, contains a wealth of natural attractions truly spectacular that have their culmination in the "Champagne Pool", a swimming pool natural sulfur hot water that has some amazing colors, on the edge of reality. You can see pictures and of course also sulfuric formations almost everywhere, lakes of different colors depending on the sostanse volcanic (and toxic) dissolved "pools" of bubbling mud and, outside the main path, one of the few constants in the world and active Geyser , titled "Lady Knox" that produces its own jet of boiling water at the same time of day, around 11 am. All this surrounded by a nature truly overwhelming, as throughout New Zealand.Recommended equipment : At the time of my trip (2008) I have only the D90 + 18-105 kit purchased at the airport in Korea at a really low price, but for the location it would be predilire wide angle and maybe even a tripod for panoramic complete. Who had ever been there can tell you that in New Zealand there is a light and a crazy sky. Photographic equipment also add filters and clothing of hiking boots.Best months : The time of year in which they were made the photo was fine southern spring, then the end of November, the resort is situated in the north of the north (260 km south of Auckland) and also the winter is not a very cold season, basically a spring that lasts 365 days a year.How to get there : If you arrive from Auckland, follow the signs to Rotorua and then from there take the road "State Hwy" for about 25 km, then turn left for Waiotapu Loop Road and take a few hundred meters to the parking lot. For Geyser, once parked you need to go a few hundred meters back on foot, as also reported by the various indications in this wonderful country will never fail. I remember that like all former British colonies, there is a right-hand drive.Visits : The park is open from 8:30 am until 17:30 pm because the ride is long enough throughout the year, at a cost of NZ $ 32.50 which is about 19 euro.Notes : It 'goes without saying that reach the antipodes of the world just to see this park is reductive, New Zealand is an amazing country, scenarios (perfect location for the "Lord of the Rings") and unmatched natural attractions, so basically you can see all of flora and fauna that in an environment of cleanliness and respect for the environment as happens in a few countries. People are cordialissime and very nice and the food is great. If anyone is interested can contact me safely to ask information. | | Nearby:   Hobbiton 82 km
 Opotiki, Eastern Bay of Plenty 89 km
 Waitomo Glowworm Caves 111 km
 Auckland 219 km
 Abel Tasman National Park 408 km
 Cape Reinga 548 km
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