Champagne Pool, New Zealand
A geothermal area to the north of New Zealand is home to the famous Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. The "Champagne Pool" can be found here, so named because of the infinite bubbles produced, giving it the appearance and feel of a champagne tub.
The Champagne Pool is part of an extraordinary volcanic lake that has a diameter of 65 meters and a depth that is nearly equal to that. It has a geothermal fluid volume of approximately 50,000 cubic meters of water and gas. The deepest waters of the Champagne Pool reach temperatures of around 500°F, while the surface reaches temperatures of around 160°F. The natural gases produced are primarily carbon dioxide (CO2), with minor amounts of nitrogen, methane, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Due to the presence of dissolved minerals in the water at extremely high temperatures, which results in incredible colorful palettes with shades of electric green to deep reds, it was created as the result of a hydrothermal eruption 900 years ago.
The Waiotapu Spa Reserve's name translates to "sacred waters." It is located about 19 miles from Rotorua, the Maori population's center. Unquestionably one of the world's seven wonders, it has been designated a protected area since 1931. It is a potent location with a surreal atmosphere that offers breathtaking views that far exceed the capacity of even the most vivid imagination.
Location: Waiotapu, North Island, New Zealand
