Nature's Spa of the South Pacific.0:17
From the moment you arrive in Rotorua, New Zealand, you see the evidence of its risky position on the Earth's Ring of Fire, a huge ring of volcanic and seismic activity.0:30
Volcanoes tower above the landscape.0:44
Steam rises from parks, lakes, paths, and streets.0:47
Hot water roars from the ground, and there are pools of bubbling mud.0:52
Join us on a tour of this sizzling wonderland.0:58
Just don't disobey the rules, or you'll be treading in very dangerous waters.1:01
First stop, the Kakahi Falls, the largest hot geothermal waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere.1:11
At 40°C, the steaming water is just perfect for a hot bath, but visitors are not allowed in.1:19
The falls are very special to the local Māori people, as warriors used to cleanse their wounds there after battle.1:28
It's believed that the waters healed their wounds faster.1:37
This mud pool has never been used for bathing, as the water in it is like a strong acid and would seriously harm anyone who came into contact with it.1:44
Next on the tour is a 2-meter-tall mud volcano.1:59
Instead of lava, hot mud dangerously erupts from it every 6 weeks over a 5-meter-wide diameter.2:03
Thankfully, almost all of the eruptions take place at night, so no one gets hurt.2:13
These 5 incredible inferno pools range from 70 to 110°C and are up to 15 metres deep.2:23
Visitors are urged not to throw stones into the pools, as blocked vents can cause deadly eruptions from the pathways.2:34
According to Māori legend, the site is watched over by Māori warriors.2:43
Any visitor who ignores the park's warnings will have bad luck.2:49
This lake's water has been used for hundreds of years for small aches and pains, arthritis, and skin diseases.2:57
The warm green water would be the perfect spot for a midnight swim.3:07
Unfortunately, visitors are not allowed to swim in the lake because of its changing nature.3:12
However, they can dip their hands into the water to experience its warmth and softness.3:19
Mud from the lake is also used in beauty products, available from shops in the reserve.3:27
At the end of your walk, make sure you take time to enjoy a thermal mud bath at one of the area's health spas.3:34
It's a 700-year-old Māori tradition.3:42
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