This "thermal wonderland" park, a popular visitor attraction near Rotorua, New Zealand, is the result of unusual geothermal activity producing some fabulously strange occurrences, including geysers, weirdly coloured lakes, hot springs, and boiling mud pools.
Its name in Maori means "sacred waters", and visitors also will typically indulge in a mudbath, supposedly full of healing properties.
An unfortunate side effect of those underground rumblings, however, is high levels of hydrogen sulphide in the air. Plainly put, pretty though it is, it smells like rotten eggs.
HOW TO ENTER
To stand a chance of winning R500, tell us the name of the "thermal wonderland". E-mail your answer to travelquiz@sundaytimes.co.za before noon on Tuesday October 13.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- The competition is open to South African residents only.
- Only one entry per person is permissible.
- The same person is not eligible to win in a six-month period.
- The competition closes on October 13 2020 at noon.
- The winner will be chosen via a random draw from all eligible entries received.
- The winner will be notified via e-mail. Their name will be published along with the correct answer in the Travel section of the Sunday Times Lifestyle magazine on October 18 2020.
• Last week’s winner is Norman Lwando. The correct answer was Geneva.
