Wai-O-Tapu thermal park is a must do for anyone visiting Rororua. Once you get over the overwhelming eggy sulphur smell the landscapes and scenery are second to none, something truly unique and definitely well worth a visit.
My favourites would have to be the 'Artist's Palette', the 'Champagne Pool' and the bright green lake known as the 'Devils Bath'. Some of the lakes such as the 'Frying Pan Flat' were quite dry, so I think WaiOTapu would probably be a good place to visit in the rainy season when there is more water on the ground and slightly cooler too (yes I missed a bit when slapping on the sunscreen and got a little pink in places).
Apparently there is the Lady Knox Geyser which goes off at around 10.30 am in the morning and that's when the crowds arrive, but we didn't bother with the geyser as we'd seen one earlier at Whakarewarewa village - which was brilliant as we could avoid the crowds and stroll around, enjoying the scenery at our own pace.
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| Devils Ink Pots |
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| Artist's Palette |
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| Artist's Palette |
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| Artist's Palette |
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| Crossing the Terrace on the Boardwalk |
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| Pool crossing the Terrace on the Boardwalk |
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| Green waters of Lake Ngakoro |
The Champagne Pool
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| The Primrose Terrace |
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| Oyster Pool |
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| Devil's Bath |
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