Experience the magic of this geothermal landscape on a self-guided walk along the trail at Craters of the Moon.
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 ($)
Really neat walking around and definitely worth it. They are really strict in the bookme time it says on your ticket.
Ok for the price, not very moon like but was an enjoyable walk. The geothermal activity was impressive
Thank you for visiting, it did look moon like when it was named all those years ago, but the plant life has adapted and flourished over the years.
Enjoyable 1.5 hour stroll through park. Informative signage.
We enjoyed the walk even with our 3 kids did. The lady who welcomed us gave us relevant & helpful info, also had great customer service!
Thanks Stacey, glad you enjoyed your visit.
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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.