This blog is divided into 10 separate sections as there are far too many photos to put on one post
Waimangu - Volcanic Valley "How the World Began"
Travelled to the amazing geothermal system of the Waimangu Volcanic Valley, south of Rotorua. Just spectacular! Their slogan of "How the World Began" is quite justifiable.
There is a 5km walk/hike that takes you along the sights and the detailed "Wanderer's Guide" with all of the numbered locations spots (to which there was information about what you were looking at) was very handy. Part way along there were two different route options. A harder route (going up over the top and along the ridge line) or you could continue on the current route through the valley. We took the harder option and were rewarded with some beautiful sights across the valleys.
The water in these lakes vary from 33°C (91°F) to 80°C (176°F)!!!
 |
| A view down into the valley. Looks like time has stood still. |
 |
| Looking down towards Echo Crater & Frying Pan Lake |
 |
| A fern yet to open up |
 |
| A fern leaf opened up to the sky |
 |
| Echo Crater & Frying Pan Lake |
 |
| It was amazing watching the way the steam came off of the surface of the lake and moved across it |
 |
| Always make sure you camera is safely balanced Lovely picture of the sky and fruitlessly thinking I might catch it as it falls off & lands on the lens. Exit one camera lens (thankfully the SLR camera body was OK) |
 |
| Again steam coming off the lake and out of cracks and voids in the rock |
 |
| The colours (especially the greens) were quite vibrant |
 |
| Infernal Crater Lake. And yes, THAT is the colour of the water! The temperature of the water in this lake can reach 80°C (176°F) |
 |
| At the end of the hike, trees at the edge of Lake Rotomahana |
No comments:
Post a Comment