Orakei Korako is a very active geothermal area on the banks of the Waikato River in NZ and is also known as "The Hidden Valley" as it is in an extremely isolated location on the North Island. This particular cave in the Orakei Korako is the Ruatapu Cave and is one of two caves in the world that is known to exist in a geothermal field.
Ruatapu Cave in NZ extends forty-five meters with a vertical drop of 23 meters. It is a huge cavernous hole and at the bottom there is a shallow pool of jade green water. This pool of water of Ruatapu Cave in Orakei Korako, NZ is made up minerals that are useful in cleaning and shining up jewellery.
Ruatapu Cave in Orakei Korako, NZ has various meanings and names such as the Sacred Cave, Aladdin's...
... Cave and Waiwhakaata. Legend has it that if you make a wish while your left hand is in the water then that wish will be granted.
Ruatapu Cave in Orakei Korako, NZ is a beautiful and very interesting place to visit where wishes come true and jewellery comes out sparking clean.
Ruatapu Cave meaning Sacred Cave is also known as Aladdin's Cave and Waiwhakaata (the pool) which means Pool of Mirrors at Orakei Korako, near Taupo, North Island, New Zealand.
Ruatapu Cave is situated in the hidden valley of Orakei Korako on the North Island of NZ.
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