Wanganui to Lake Taupo, New Zealand

At Wairakei Terraces, a man-made geyser is fed by superheated fluids coming from 1.5km underground. It flows into blue pools and then forms silica terraces as it deposits its minerals flowing down to the pools below. The mineral enriched water is a striking blue in colour and feels soft and silky to touch.   Select the photo below to see more of this area.