Situated within the junction of Ranolf Street and Lake Road, Kuirau Park is a popular inner-city reserve.
Kuirau Park occupies an area of geothermal activity typified by many hot springs, gas and steam upflows, thermally altered ground and silica deposits from prehistoric times.
Much of the southern part of the reserve was developed during the Depression of the 1930's. Until then it was almost entirely swamp but covered with a heavy growth of manuka. The northern part of the reserve wasn't developed until later and still contains many geothermal features.
Kuirau Park is part of the Rotorua Walkway and, as in all geothermal areas, you are advised to stay on the walkway for your safety.
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