Maroa, Stratovolcano in Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand
The Maroa volcano stands at 1156 meters in elevation and features numerous rhyolite lava domes within its caldera structure near Lake Taupo.
The caldera of Maroa formed 230,000 years ago, while its most recent volcanic activity occurred at the Puketarata lava domes approximately 14,000 years ago.
The Māori people of New Zealand maintain traditional knowledge about the volcanic terrain of Maroa through generations of oral history.
Visitors can explore the surrounding hydrothermal areas including Orakei Korako, Ngatamariki, Rotokaua, and Wairakei through designated walking paths.
The Ruatapu Cave within Maroa contains a shallow pool of sulphate-rich water at temperatures between 43°C and 48°C with an acidic pH of 3.0.
GPS coordinates: -38.42000,176.08000
Latest update: April 25, 2025 15:12
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