Orakei Korako Feature 14

Hot springs can cause serious injury and death. Follow the safety instructions. Never climb over barriers and step off paths.

Hochstetter's Cauldron at Orakei Korako. Magnificent spring surrounded by zero vegetation and a hard sinter. Orange biomass on east side where a small inflow from Map of Africa joins it. The spring outflows down Rainbow Terrace and goes under the boardwalk.

Location:

Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave, Orakei Korako, Taupo
Sample Number:

P1.0984
Sample Date:

02-04-2015
Feature Type:

Spring
Temperature:
pH:
Size (approx):

4 x 3 m
Ebullition:

Major and continuous
Oxidation Reduction
Potential:

96.7 mV

Conductivity:

2028.0 µS/cm

Dissolved Oxygen:

2.5 mg/L

Turbidity:

0.3 FNU

Sample Site Status