Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon, Taupo: Address, Phone Number, Craters of the Moon Reviews: 4/5
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
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Seb J
6 contributions
Amaizing
Dec 2020
I have gone there before but I went again and enjoyed it more because I was with family great adventure and walk
Written 9 January 2021
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Tracey J
Christchurch, New Zealand60 contributions
brilliant!!
Dec 2020 • Couples
Wow, what an awesome experience we're still trying to get our head around all of this. So amazing, love the walk as you can go at your own pace. We were recommended by a friend to stop here and so glad we did.
Written 8 January 2021
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FarAway55663718948
Tauranga, New Zealand15 contributions
Holiday walk
Jan 2021 • Couples
Gotta go there... awesome experience with good history lessons as you walk the boardwalks... great on a cloudy day as very little cover or shade in most places,
Friendly and informative staff who "smile"
Friendly and informative staff who "smile"
Written 6 January 2021
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19Francis72
New Plymouth, New Zealand71 contributions
Always delivers
Jan 2021 • Family
Craters of the Moon always delivers as expected. It is nice to return here every few years, especially as the children grow up. There are very clean and modern facilities and things are well explained. The service was helpful. The tracks are easily accessible.
Written 6 January 2021
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Stevo
Christchurch, New Zealand7 contributions
ok actively in taupo
Jan 2021 • Couples
For only $8 this is pretty good activity in Taupo. The board walk in some parts needs repair with many boards rotting and uneven. My girlfriend tripped over twice and fell heavily hurting her knees.
Written 4 January 2021
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T R
Lower Hutt, New Zealand70 contributions
Well run nature park
Dec 2020 • Couples
I've been meaning to visit here for about 30 years and I probably left it too late - seems that the geothermal activity has reduced in the past decade or two. However, Craters is still a worthwhile visit. The boardwalk is good and the information on signs that dot the park is valuable reading material. The actual geysers are much fewer than I expected and there were no active mud pools (maybe in winter it might be much more impressive). But it's worth visiting if you have a spare hour or two (no need to rush the 40 minute lap time...).
Written 30 December 2020
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Charlie
Auckland, New Zealand82 contributions
A nice stroll
Dec 2020 • Family
Interesting walk, clear sign posts, lots to see. Teenagers were not too impressed. Well kept, easy access to the centre. Worth a visit.
Written 29 December 2020
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JaneDonavagn
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand11 contributions
Great value! Interesting sights!
Dec 2020 • Couples
Lovely walk! Really enjoyed this. Excellent value and friendly and helpful staff. I would definitely visit again
Written 12 December 2020
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Tessiett
Switzerland215 contributions
Wonderful
Dec 2020 • Couples
Well worth the visit, nature at its best. Good paths very pleasant visit. A wonderful glimpse into the thermal activity in the area. Ample car parking, impressive new viewing platform, toilets.
Written 7 December 2020
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mcgarveyjr
Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand4 contributions
Come for a walk
Nov 2020
This place was so interesting, cant believe the amount of steam coming out of the ground. The walk was easy and the boardwalks extremely safe.
Written 22 November 2020
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Lisa K
0 contributions
If you have been to both Wai-O-Tapu Thermal wonderland and Craters of the Moon thermal park at Lake Taupo, what is the main difference please and would you still do both?
johnsteele507
Auckland Central, New Zealand165 contributions
Hi
Just arrived back from 10 glorious days in Taupo.
Support the answers above both about Rotorua and Taupo as visited both.
Also suggest you take your bathers as public swimming is cheap, clean and lovely warm water.
Think Taupo will be cold in June so make sure u rug up.
I liked Taupo so much that I’m returning in July!
Enjoy Paradise
Mia F
Singapore, Singapore298 contributions
i've already made plans to visit Whakarewarewa Maori Village, which supposedly allows us views of geothermal features. so i'm wondering if i should still make time to drop by craters of the moon? will i be looking at the same things?
KarenFredBen
Toronto, Canada221 contributions
I found the craters of the moon to be a very unique experience. It is beautifully laid out for a leisurely stroll without any pressure or crowds. It is extremely well maintained and you are able to see the activity up close. I would go for it. Reasonable entry costs. Cheapest coffee going as well.
Barclayman
Lower Hutt, New Zealand56 contributions
Hi Bronwyn. Having visited recently I think you must have been blind or were not walking where I was!!
Barclayman
Lower Hutt, New Zealand56 contributions
To Gary M
I cannot imagine what you are talking about unless you cannot see? Whilst it may not be spectacular it is definitely worth a visit. The main geyser is induced and I think this only done once a day, but on the walk there is another small geyser which operates naturally and continuously.
I think you should remove your comment as it is 100% incorrect.
Flowerprof
Fort Collins, CO92 contributions
Which review are you addressing?
