Geothermal

Craters of the Moon

Taupō, Waikato

Steaming ground and boardwalks through a living geothermal field.

Cost
Paid
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
60 min
Craters of the Moon
ogwen · CC BY-SA 3.0

A short boardwalk loop winds past steaming vents, bubbling mud and craters that are all still changing. It's run by a trust, with admission going to local conservation. The loop is quick and easy for most people.

Good to know

  • Allow about an hour on the walk
  • Stay on the boardwalk, the ground is very hot
  • Wear closed shoes in wet weather, the boardwalk gets slippery
Best time
Cool mornings when the steam shows up best
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed road, car park at entrance
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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