The Prince of Wales Feathers thermal spring erupting
Rotorua is a city on the southern shores of the lake of the same name, in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. The city is the seat of theRotorua District, a territorial authority encompassing the city and several other nearby towns.
Rotorua is a major destination for both
domestic and international tourists; the tourism industry is by far the largest
industry in the district. The city is known for itsgeothermal activity,
and features geysers – notably
the Pohutu Geyser atWhakarewarewa – and hot
mud pools. This thermal activity is sourced to the Rotorua caldera, on which the city lies. Rotorua is home to
the largest tertiary institute outside of the university centres, the Waiariki Institute of
Technology.
Museum of Rotorua
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Rotorua is built over a
geothermal hot spot. There are numerous natural vents, hot pools and other
geothermal features in and around the city. Many of these are in parks and
reserves. Natural eruptions of steam, hot water and mud occasionally occur in
new locations. Many places have their own private geothermal bores for heating
and water for bathing although private use of naturally occurring geothermal
water and steam is controlled. It has recently been refurbished. Wai-O-Tapu is
also an entertaining day out.
Geologically,
Rotorua is in the middle of the Taupo Volcanic Zone, which is named after Lake
Taupo, the largest volcano in the area. There are four major volcanic calderas,
which now contain lakes, and several more recognisable volcanoes in the
surrounding area. It is this geologically active zone that produces the heat
that is needed to drive all the geothermal activity
Champagne Pool
Rotorua Caldera
kuirau-park-rotorua-nz
Restaurant
The Restaurant
Tauranga harbour and Mt Maunganui
luxury lodges rotorua
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