On 20th Novemeber, 2017, visited Wai - O- Tapu, thermal wonderland not only of New Zealand but the world. New Zealand's most colourful geothermal attraction - just a short drive from either Rotorua or Taupo. An area in which the landscape has been sculptured by geothermal activity and where unique volcanic features can be viewed from well defined tracks. Spread over an area of 18 kilometers these are volcanic eruptions that date back to about 160,000 years back. This is the largest thermal sesemic activity in the region. Depending on the shape and colour of the water in the crater, which is green, red, black or blue due to the presence of crude oil, sulphur, iron oxide,silica or manganese oxide, they are given beautiful names. Some of the names are Devils home, artists palette, bridal veil fall, frying pan, ink pot, devils bath etc. An amazing experience with the variety of shapes and sizes and seeing a live volcano. There are various trails where one can walk seeing these craters. Once abroad, I always admire the infrastructure, organisation and tourist friendly places which is a treat and keep hoping we develop this infrastructure and attitudes in India.
