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'''Waiotapu''' ([[Māori language|Māori]] for "sacred waters") is an active [[Geothermal (geology)|geothermal]] area at the southern end of the [[Okataina Volcanic Centre]], just north of the [[Reporoa caldera]], in [[New Zealand]]'s [[Taupo Volcanic Zone]]. It is 27 kilometres south of [[Rotorua]].<ref name=DOC_track>{{cite web |url= http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/bay-of-plenty/rotorua-lakes/waiotapu-thermal-track/ |title=Waiotapu Thermal track |publisher=Department of Conservation |accessdate=27 December 2012}}</ref> The area has many [[hot springs]] noted for their colourful appearance, in addition to the [[Lady Knox Geyser]], [[Champagne Pool]], [[Artist's Palette (geothermal feature)|Artist's Palette]], [[Primrose Terrace]] and boiling [[mud pools]]. The geothermal area covers 18 square kilometres.<ref name=DOC_track/> Prior to European occupation the area was the homeland of the [[Ngati Whaoa]] tribe who descended from those on the [[Arawa (canoe)|Arawa]] [[Waka (canoe)|waka]] (canoe). |
'''Waiotapu''' ([[Māori language|Māori]] for "sacred waters") is an active [[Geothermal (geology)|geothermal]] area at the southern end of the [[Okataina Volcanic Centre]], just north of the [[Reporoa caldera]], in [[New Zealand]]'s [[Taupo Volcanic Zone]]. It is 27 kilometres south of [[Rotorua]].<ref name=DOC_track>{{cite web |url= http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/bay-of-plenty/rotorua-lakes/waiotapu-thermal-track/ |title=Waiotapu Thermal track |publisher=Department of Conservation |accessdate=27 December 2012}}</ref> The area has many [[hot springs]] noted for their colourful appearance, in addition to the [[Lady Knox Geyser]], [[Champagne Pool]], [[Artist's Palette (geothermal feature)|Artist's Palette]], [[Primrose Terrace]] and boiling [[mud pools]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Guide to New Zealand Geothermal Attractions at Waiotapu|url=http://www.hirecar.co.nz/blog/travel-tourism/waiotapu/|website=USAVE|accessdate=13 May 2015}}</ref> These can mostly be viewed through access by foot, and in addition to a paid and curated experience, naturally forming hot springs appear around the area. The geothermal area covers 18 square kilometres.<ref name=DOC_track/> Prior to European occupation the area was the homeland of the [[Ngati Whaoa]] tribe who descended from those on the [[Arawa (canoe)|Arawa]] [[Waka (canoe)|waka]] (canoe). |
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The area has a long history as a tourist attraction. While the area has been protected as a scenic reserve<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/Environment/Natural-resources/Geothermal-resources/Geothermal-systems-map/Waiotapu/ |title=Waiotapu |publisher=Waikato Regional Council |accessdate=27 December 2012}}</ref> since 1931, a tourist operation occupies part of the reserve under a concession. It operates under the name "Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.waiotapu.co.nz |title=Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland, New Zealands most colourful geothermal area |publisher=waiotapu.co.nz |date= |accessdate=4 February 2014}}</ref> The business was bought in 2012 by Te Arawa Group Holdings, a local Maori tribal business, from the Sewell/Leinhardt family, who had run it for 30 years.<ref>{{cite news |title=Te Arawa buys major thermal tourism park |first=Kristin |last=Macfarlane |url= http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/te-arawa-buys-major-thermal-tourism-park/1608225/ |newspaper=The Daily Post |date=3 November 2012 |accessdate=27 December 2012}}</ref> |
The area has a long history as a tourist attraction. While the area has been protected as a scenic reserve<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/Environment/Natural-resources/Geothermal-resources/Geothermal-systems-map/Waiotapu/ |title=Waiotapu |publisher=Waikato Regional Council |accessdate=27 December 2012}}</ref> since 1931, a tourist operation occupies part of the reserve under a concession. It operates under the name "Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.waiotapu.co.nz |title=Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland, New Zealands most colourful geothermal area |publisher=waiotapu.co.nz |date= |accessdate=4 February 2014}}</ref> The business was bought in 2012 by Te Arawa Group Holdings, a local Maori tribal business, from the Sewell/Leinhardt family, who had run it for 30 years.<ref>{{cite news |title=Te Arawa buys major thermal tourism park |first=Kristin |last=Macfarlane |url= http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/te-arawa-buys-major-thermal-tourism-park/1608225/ |newspaper=The Daily Post |date=3 November 2012 |accessdate=27 December 2012}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:55, 13 May 2015
Waiotapu (Māori for "sacred waters") is an active geothermal area at the southern end of the Okataina Volcanic Centre, just north of the Reporoa caldera, in New Zealand's Taupo Volcanic Zone. It is 27 kilometres south of Rotorua.[1] The area has many hot springs noted for their colourful appearance, in addition to the Lady Knox Geyser, Champagne Pool, Artist's Palette, Primrose Terrace and boiling mud pools.[2] These can mostly be viewed through access by foot, and in addition to a paid and curated experience, naturally forming hot springs appear around the area. The geothermal area covers 18 square kilometres.[1] Prior to European occupation the area was the homeland of the Ngati Whaoa tribe who descended from those on the Arawa waka (canoe).
The area has a long history as a tourist attraction. While the area has been protected as a scenic reserve[3] since 1931, a tourist operation occupies part of the reserve under a concession. It operates under the name "Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland".[4] The business was bought in 2012 by Te Arawa Group Holdings, a local Maori tribal business, from the Sewell/Leinhardt family, who had run it for 30 years.[5]
Gallery
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Central Pools of Wai-o-Tapu -
Lady Knox Geyser erupting -
Artist's Palette -
Waiotapu Waiotapu Artist's Palette.
References
- ^ a b "Waiotapu Thermal track". Department of Conservation. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ "Guide to New Zealand Geothermal Attractions at Waiotapu". USAVE. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Waiotapu". Waikato Regional Council. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ "Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland, New Zealands most colourful geothermal area". waiotapu.co.nz. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- ^ Macfarlane, Kristin (3 November 2012). "Te Arawa buys major thermal tourism park". The Daily Post. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
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