" Champagne Pool (2) "
Champagne Pool is a prominent geothermal feature within the Waiotapu geothermal area near Rotorua. The name Champagne Pool is derived from the abundant efflux of carbon dioxide, similar to a glass of bubbling champagne. The sea is around 65 m in diameter with a maximum depth of approximately 62 m. The deep geothermal water below Champagne Pool is of the order of 260 °C, the water temperature within the pool is maintained at 75 °C. The orange colour originates from deposits of arsenic and antimony sulfides. The colourful deposits are in sharp contrast to the grey-white silica sinter surrounding Champagne Pool.