Explore one of the most extensive geothermal systems in new zealand at wai o tapu thermal wonderland from the visitor center walk at your own pace on trails that lead past bubbling mud pools huge volcanic craters steaming lakes and natural hot pools in a surreal range of colors learn about the volcanic activity that created this area from informative displays along the trails and receive a complimentary souvenir guidebook theres also a cafe shop picnic area and lookout point where you