They were once a dominant feature on the shores of Lake Rotomahana. Te Tarata (the tattooed rock) or the White Terrace was the larger of the two terraces. The fabled Pink and White Terraces, also known as Te Otukapuarangi, were once dubbed the eighth wonder of the world and were a thriving tourist destination, attracting people from overseas. They were reportedly the largest silica sinter deposits on earth. The Pink Terrace, or Te Otukapuarangi ("The fountain of the clouded sky") in Māori, and the White Terrace, also known as Te Tarata ("the tattooed rock"), were natural wonders of New Zealand. The pink and white terraces were reportedly the largest silica sinter deposits on earth. That comes after research published in March suggested it was possible.. GNS studied the area extensively several years ago and concluded the White Terraces were likely obliterated in the 1886 Mount Tarawera eruption, and the Pink Terraces could be partially intact on the lake's floor. Pink and White Terraces. Scientists at NIWA have confirmed the location of New Zealand's Pink and White terraces, which were lost after the 1886 eruption of Mr Tarawera. Covering about three hectares, it tumbled to the lake from a height of 30 metres, fanning to a width of around 240 metres at the bottom. Considered the 8th Wonder of the World, the Pink and White Terraces were the original New Zealand tourism destination, until they were buried in the 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera.