Oigh, geyser!

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We remain on the north island of New Zealand but have moved to Tauranga where we spent a fun day at the Te Puia reserve thermal valley.

It’s fascinating to see the range of thermal activity going on in the valley and quite a sensory experience. Steam creeps out of fine cracks in the rocks everywhere, and it winds around stubby shrubs perched perilously on ledges. Even in some of the boiling hot pools there appears to be some type of plants or algae growing.

Maori traditionally used thermal mud to treat cuts and burns. The fine acidic mud contains many different minerals and it was found to help the skin heal and rejuvenate. It was also used to treat arthritis and rheumatism and to cleanse skin.
The Pohutu Geyser is the largest in the southern hemisphere and is among the most active, erupting up to 20 times a day at heights of over 90 feet (30 meters)

With all of this there was the ever present smell of sulphur wafting up the nostrils!

One thought on “Oigh, geyser!”

  1. How amazing, it looks so prehistoric, and yet beautiful at the same time. Thanks for sharing your journey; its inspiring rob and I to visit new Zealand. Its one of our bucket list destinations ❤

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