Geothermal areas in New Zealand

Located in a geologically active region, New Zealand has numerous geothermal features, including volcanoes, hot springs, geysers and volcanic lakes. Many of these features cluster together geographically, notably throughout the central North Island's Taupō Volcanic Zone. These areas attract scientific interest and tourism; power generators,  industry and civil engineering also utilise them.

Tourist areas

 * Whakarewarewa, Rotorua


 * Tikitere (Hell's Gate), north of Rotorua
 * Waimangu, south of Rotorua
 * Waiotapu, south of Rotorua
 * Craters of the Moon, Wairakei, north of Taupō
 * Orakei Korako, north of Taupō