The Waiotapu volcanic area in New Zealand has many natural wonders. On top of that, the most prominent and attractive to visitors is Devil’s Bath New Zealand, a neon green lake with a strong sulfur smell.
Devil’s Bath New Zealand Origin
Devil’s Bath is a small, bright green lake located in the active geothermal area of the Okataina volcanic center of the Waiotapu tourist area.
According to Atlas Obscura, the unusual watercolor in the Devil’s Bath is formed from a combination of hydrogen sulfide, black salt, and iron sulfate. The intensity of the watercolor depends on the inclination of the sun and the number of minerals at that time. Additionally, the water is light green, almost yellow where there is a high concentration of sulfur, the dark green part is where the concentration of iron is high.
In addition to the eye-catching blue color, the lake has a smell that many visitors humorously described as “charming”. In fact, it was a mixture of sewage and rotten eggs. Therefore, the lake is called the “Devil’s Bath”.
If you are thinking of swimming in this pool, the answer is no, please! The Devil’s Bath is not safe for this activity because the water contains a sufficient amount of acid to slough off your skin.
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
Devil’s Bath New Zealand is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland. It is a geothermal complex that covers about 18 square kilometers. Waiotapu in Maori means “sacred waters”, formed about 200,000 years ago. The geothermal area includes a series of colored water geothermal pools, and sulfur geysers, forming a unique landscape. Being a volcano but not erupting lava-like in Hawaii, the eruption activity here is mainly gas eruption.
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland is a 30-minute drive southeast of Rotorua, North Island. The place is open year-round. An adult ticket is 22 USD, and a child is 7.6 USD.
Besides that, there are tours and activities that you can book from operators to easily arrange your trip.
Final Say
Devil’s Bath New Zealand attracts visitors with its extremely strange features. You will see a lake in neon green and a deadly smell like a sewage mix rotten egg. If you think it’s interesting, pack your bag, and explore it!
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