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Craters Of The Moon Geothermal Walk - Taupo
Experience the magic of this geothermal landscape on a self-guided walk along the trail at Craters of the Moon.
Experience the magic of this geothermal landscape on a self-guided walk along the trail at Craters of the Moon.
Highlights
- Enjoy a self guided walk through this stunning landscape
- Watch the craters steaming with geothermal life
- An easy walk along wooden boardwalks and fine gravel suitable for the whole family
- Excellent views from the lookout
Take in the incredible sights of the bubbling mud pools and steaming craters as you walk through this other-worldly landscape.
Our well-maintained tracks are easy to follow and suitable for most people, the main walkway will take you on a 40-minute leisurely stroll through the valley and the optional 20-minute upper walkway will take you up the steps for fantastic views from the lookout.
Take your time, stop for photos and enjoy at your own pace.
Loop Track - Suitable for pushchairs. Wheelchairs are permitted but some areas of the path are more difficult to navigate than others. The path is mostly boardwalk but it is recommended that you have a person to assist in areas where there is a gravel path.
Upper Walkway - A moderate walk with multiple steps (totally worth it), not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.
Available Bookings from 16 Dec to 29 Dec 2024
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- Adult$7.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$7.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$7.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$7.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$7.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$7.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$5.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$5.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$5.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$5.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$5.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$5.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
- Adult$10.00
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Amazing Walk
roxannekwan from
NZ
A place worth seeing.
Carmen Petica from
NZ
A place worth seeing.
Carmen Petica from
NZ
Stunning Experience
Steph from
NZ
Stunning Experience
Steph from
NZ
Great experience!
emerk1 from
Ireland
Great experience!
emerk1 from
Ireland
Great experience!
emerk1 from
Ireland
So easy to book and go
ruthk2 from
Mozambique
So easy to book and go
ruthk2 from
Mozambique
So easy to book and go
ruthk2 from
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Rebecca
Rebecca Zhao from
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Rebecca
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Rebecca
Rebecca Zhao from
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Well worth your time and $$
Waihoroi from
NZ
Amazing
angel17 from
NZ
Crater of the Moon-geothermal field
FR from
Canada
Une ballade facile dans un paysage hors du commun
camillep2 from
France
In a different world
ruthk2 from
Mozambique
In a different world
ruthk2 from
Mozambique
In a different world
ruthk2 from
Mozambique
Craters of the moon
norkam from
NZ
😀
derekd4 from
NZ
Craters off the moon
Shona Galbraith from
NZ
Nice leisurely Walk
annettew1 from
NZ
Nice leisurely Walk
annettew1 from
NZ
Nice leisurely Walk
annettew1 from
NZ
Fascinating walk through the steaming vents
Rowena Beal from
Australia
Lovely Experience
Tania from
NZ
Lovely Experience
Tania from
NZ
Something different
skiwi from
NZ
Something different
skiwi from
NZ
Something different
skiwi from
NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Craters Of The Moon Geothermal Walk - Taupo
Glad you enjoyed your visit, hope to see you again.
Kate Aisi from New Zealand wrote on 08 November 2021
Wonderful
Very impressed. Everything presented so well, walk way wonderful, nature experience amazing
From Craters Of The Moon Geothermal Walk - Taupo
Glad you enjoyed your experience, thank you for your comments.
peace from New Zealand wrote on 02 November 2021
Recommend
We went in the morning and it was a perfect way to start our day with a leisure walking experience around the steamy craters. Definitely recommend:)
From Craters Of The Moon Geothermal Walk - Taupo
Thanks for your review. Yes, the morning is definitely the best time to come especially if it is a bit cooler!
Krystal from New Zealand wrote on 18 January 2022
Not as active as we thought
No longer as active as it was. Mud craters appear to be dried up. A few steamy bits. Other places e.g Waiotapu, etc. are much more active and better viewing. A long 1 hour walk for not a lot of activity. You can basically see it all from the viewing platform as you enter and save yourself the walk.
From Craters Of The Moon Geothermal Walk - Taupo
Mud and steam are dependent on the weather and as it is a natural attraction the landscape is always changing. Thank you for your review, perhaps try visiting us during the cooler winter months.
Nicola Gregson from New Zealand wrote on 13 July 2021
Good but not the best
Well maintained track with plenty of information boards to read. Disappointed with the rubbish around the park, definitely took away from the natural beauty. It Is the budget friendly version of geothermal parks in Taupō but not the best we visited.
From Craters Of The Moon Geothermal Walk - Taupo
Yes, we agree the rubbish that our visitors discard in the Craters is unsightly. Unfortunately it is impossible to safely remove some pieces, we get what we can.
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rahilc from New Zealand wrote on 21 July 2022
Amazing thermal experience
Me and my partner really enjoyed our walk at the park, we loved how we could experience thermal activity from up close. Also an amazing team at moon crater, very attentive and friendly. Thank you.