Waiotapu (Māori for "sacred waters") is an active geothermal area at the southern end of the Okataina Volcanic Centre, just north of the Reporoa caldera, in New Zealand's Taupo Volcanic Zone. It is 27 kilometres south of Rotorua. Due to dramatic geothermal conditions beneath the earth, the area has many hot springs noted for their colourful appearance, in addition to the Lady Knox Geyser, Champagne Pool, Artist's Palette, Primrose Terrace and boiling mud pools.
Waiotapu, a Māori term meaning "sacred waters," is an active geothermal region located at the southern end of the Okataina Volcanic Centre. It borders the Reporoa caldera in New Zealand's Taupo Volcanic Zone and is 27 kilometres south of Rotorua. The area boasts a variety of hot springs with striking appearances, including Lady Knox Geyser, Champagne Pool, Artist's Palette, Primrose Terrace, and boiling mud pools due to its geothermal activity.