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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.
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.
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$7.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$5.00
- Family$25.00
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- Adult$7.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$7.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$7.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$7.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$7.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$7.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$7.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$5.00
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- Adult$7.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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joshuam15 from New Zealand wrote on 15 November 2025
Great experience
Great experience
Charles from New Zealand wrote on 02 October 2025
Peaceful walk
Peaceful walk around impressive landscape with great information boards.
From Craters Of The Moon Geothermal Walk - Taupo
Glad you had a peaceful walk and enjoyed your visit.
Paul Rainey from Australia wrote on 05 November 2025
Craters of the Moon Taupō
Nice walk. Otherwise not a lot to really see re “craters”. More like steam coming from behind a bush or out of an obscure hole in the ground. Also don’t realise the moon had so much vegetation and bush land :)
From Craters Of The Moon Geothermal Walk - Taupo
Thanks for visiting, Paul. Our landscape is always changing and a long time ago the land was a lot more bare and moon-like.
cecils1 from Malta wrote on 15 December 2023
Craters of the moon December 23
No that much to see.
From Craters Of The Moon Geothermal Walk - Taupo
Sorry you didn't enjoy your visit, I suggest you try us in the cooler months as there is a lot more steam.
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alitziar from Germany wrote on 08 July 2023
Worth a visit
Super freundliches Personal und ein kleiner bequemer Spaziergang durch das geothermale Gelände. Den Souvenirshop mochte ich persönlich auch sehr. Lediglich gibt es keine Möglichkeit für Reisende ohne Auto zum Park zu kommen außer zu Fuß (was doch relativ weit ist) oder per Taxi. Das ist jedoch kein Minuspunkt für craters of the moon sondern für Taupo.