Champagne Pool - New Zealand’s Geothermal Wonder

Champagne Pool – New Zealand’s Geothermal Wonder

Formed 900 years ago by a hydrothermal eruption, Champagne Pool is the most striking geothermal feature of New Zealand’s Waiotapu geothermal area. Let's explore this astonishing wonder of nature.

chapagne pool

Image credits: Christian Mehlführer

Too bad, you can’t plunge into the tempting waters of this pool. It would have been a pleasure to swim in a pool of champagne.

Champagne Pool is actually derived from the abundant efflux of carbon dioxide, like that of a bubbling glass of champagne. Formed 900 years ago by a hydrothermal eruption, this natural hot spring is the most striking geothermal feature of New Zealand’s Waiotapu geothermal wonderland.

Image credits: Matthew Field

The orange ring at the outer side of the pool is created by bacteria that thrive on the upper edge of the geothermal pools. Visitors must be very careful when exploring the site because the water is saturated with toxic elements and metalloid compounds that are hazardous to humans.

-38.359160, 176.369098,Champagne Pool, Waiotapu, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Travel to New Zealanda to see this natural wonder before it’s gone.

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