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November 28th 2009
Published: December 13th 2009
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No trip to Rotorua is complete without a visit to a geothermal park - after all, that is what the city is most famous for. On previous visits, we have been to Kuirau Park where you can see examples of bubbling mud pools and steaming hot lakes all free of charge. Today we decided to head over to one of the 'pay to view' parks to see what sights a bit of money gets you. We made our way to Wai-O-Tap... Read Full Entry



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Colour StreamColour Stream
Colour Stream

This stream leaves depsoits of grey and green around and then pockets of yellow sulphur spring up from the ground too making a diverse colour-scape.
Champagne PoolChampagne Pool
Champagne Pool

View from the other side of the Champagne Pool.
Giant DonutGiant Donut
Giant Donut

Glynn picks up a snack for later.
More Rotten EggsMore Rotten Eggs
More Rotten Eggs

Looks like Jude has worked out where the bad smell is coming from.
Devil's HomeDevil's Home
Devil's Home

Glynn makes the traditional greeting outside the Devil's Home. Apparently he wasn't in today though...
Wai-O-TapuWai-O-Tapu
Wai-O-Tapu

View across a section of the Wai-O-Tapu geothermal park.
Wai-O-TapuWai-O-Tapu
Wai-O-Tapu

Nature's palette of pretty colours :-)
Margherita TimeMargherita Time
Margherita Time

That tequila's going to go straight to your head, Jude!



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