Is it illegal to swim in the emerald lakes?

probably one of the reasons the local Iwi who do own the land around kitetahi hot springs banned the public from using the springs because so many did when requested not to... the iwi may get control over the park soon as they have over Te Urewera, and if people flout Maori protocols then we may be faced with more serious restrictions.. at present theres a lot of trust given to the public not todisrespect Maori traditions and protocols... crater lake on ruapehu is quite acidic, and toxic, the colour of the water in emerald lakes means its likely to be quite toxic, full of toxic minerals and other toxic compounds.. a cheist was telling me you can absorb some toxic minerals through your skin, it could make you sick.

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