Why does Rotorua have geothermal activity?

Rotorua's array of geothermal features - volcanic crater lakes, spouting geysers, bubbling mud pools, hissing fumaroles and colourful sinter terraces - are sure to impress. Rotorua's geothermal wonderland and the volcanic activity has drawn visitors since the 1800s and remains a huge draw card for visitors to the region. read more

The lands of Rotorua are geologically unique and a special place with amazing properties. There is a beautiful tale however about the sisters Pupu and Hoata who came from the island of Hawaiiki and their journey to rescue their brother Ngatoroirangi. read more

Rotorua's array of geothermal features - volcanic crater lakes, spouting geysers, bubbling mud pools, hissing fumaroles and colourful sinter terraces - are sure to impress. Rotorua's geothermal wonderland and the volcanic activity has drawn visitors since the 1800s and remains a huge draw card for visitors to the region. read more

Geothermal Sites. Rotorua is one of the world's most spectacular Geothermal Wonderlands. Geothermal activity, from the Greek geo meaning earth and therme meaning heat, seethes from cracks in the streets, steams from backyard hot pools, bursts from geysers throughout the area, and bubbles from cauldron-like mud pools. read more