Craters of the Moon (G3)

Craters of the Moon thermal area, Taupo.

GPS: -38.644478 176.070857

Taupo area attractions overview

 

Carpark signage detailing the interesting origins of Craters of the Moon.

Carpark signage detailing the interesting origins of Craters of the Moon.

Then and now sign from 1963 and 2001.

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Steaming earth at Craters of the Moon

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iew platforms along the Craters walking loop—easy and family-friendly.

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Looking down into a bubbling, hissing, seething mire…right along the walking loop. Where’s Gollum?

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Don’t venture off the path…or you will DIE!

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The farthest viewpoint along the Craters of the Moon walking loop.

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Crazy sunken pit of despair.

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