Geothermal areas in New Zealand facts for kids

Located in a geologically active region, New Zealand has numerous geothermal features, including volcanoes, hot springs, geysers and volcanic lakes. Many of these features cluster together geographically, notably throughout the central North Island's Taupo Volcanic Zone. These areas attract scientific interest and tourism; power generators, industry and civil engineering also utilise them.

Tourist areas

• Whakarewarewa, Rotorua

Aerial view of Pohutu Geyser erupting

Geyser Flat

Pohutu Geyser

• Tikitere (Hell's Gate), north of Rotorua
• Waimangu, south of Rotorua

Thermal activity on the shore of Lake Rotomahana near the former site of the Pink Terrace

• Waiotapu, south of Rotorua

Lady Knox Geyser erupting

Champagne Pool

Artist's Palette

• Craters of the Moon, Wairakei, north of Taupo

Steam vents at Craters of the Moon

• Orakei Korako, north of Taupo

Orakei Korako