Sulphur Bay - Lake Rotarua

the Sulphur Bay Wildlife Refuge is located along the south part of Lake Rotorua. Mainly birds are found there as the water does not have enough oxygen to support life, so no fish. The birds have to find food from neighboring areas. There were 100's of birds here.

 The walking trail takes you over the active pools and springs in the marsh. Listen for the sound of bubbles and a pool of some sort is nearby.

 These looks pretty desolate but it is part of the same bay.

 Less birds on this side. They seem to prefer the sandy area where it is more open.

This used to be used as a natural hot spring bath before the area became too unstable. Caution signs warn you not to step into the area due to unstable ground.