In the North island of New Zealand, we visited Craters of the Moon in the city of Taupo. It was a 45 minute walk that showed off all of the thermal activity including bubbling craters and steam vents. You could hear the water under the Earth bubbling which in turn created all of the steam. It was unreal, like something out of Jurassic Park. They call it “Gollum’s Lair” in our guide book which isn’t exactly accurate (as they didn’t film that there) but it was fun to think that he lived there.
(The steam was huge and went high into the sky)
(Just take a look at all of this thermal activity!)
(Bryan and I walked into the steam and my sunglasses got all fogged up and blinded me. It was fun!)
(Each of those small holes created a ton of steam and were pretty loud as well)
Just another natural wonder in New Zealand. Such fun, I can’t wait to go back!
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Fabulous pictures! I’ve never been to New Zealand so it’s fun to see these and travel vicariously through your blog.
You would love it! I highly recommend everyone’s next trip be to NZ!!! 🙂
There’s a National Park in Idaho called Craters of the Moon, too. It’s not thermally active any longer, rather it is lava fields. Very surreal and very cool. I’d love to visit your Craters of the Moon and compare the two!
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