A broad geothermal lake stretches across the landscape at Wai-O-Tapu, its pale mineral surface broken by drifting steam and soft ripples of colour beneath the water. Low cloud hangs overhead while vapour rolls gently across the lake, partially obscuring the far shoreline and surrounding bush. The muted palette and stillness of the scene emphasise the quiet, elemental nature of Rotorua’s geothermal environment.

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