Pretty good value for what you get to do and see. 10 dollars for entry is pretty good. Get a half... read more
709
722
423
108
54
Craters of the Moon
Karapiti Road, Taupo, New Zealand
Review Highlights
“Good Value”
TheWindedTraveller
“Cool Craters”
Saw the sign that piqued our interest and the promise of a small entry fee sold us after the... read more
Catherine J A
, Melbourne, Australia
bethulia
Blue Mountains, Australia
504
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Related to items you viewed
Hot Springs & Geysers, Points of Interest & Landmarks, Geologic Formations
Reviews (2,016)
Filter reviews
2,016 results
Traveller rating
Traveller type
Time of year
LanguageAll languages
More languages
Traveller rating
709
722
423
108
54
Show reviews that mention
All reviews mud pools steam vents geothermal activity steam coming nice walk steep climb walk takes per adult easy walk minute walk entry fee thermal park walk around huka falls fumaroles landscape sulphur
Updating list...
189 - 194 of 2,016 reviews
494trevw
Coffs Harbour, Australia
7342
via mobile
Enjoyed our second visit to Craters of the Moon.
Inexpensive and great camera shots.
The Craters are changing and new Geyser opened recently.
Date of experience: October 2019
Ask 494trevw about Craters of the Moon
1 Thank 494trevw
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
holidayextra3
Adelaide, Australia
1
via mobile
Awesome unbelievable scenery. Have not seen anything like this before.
Definitely worth the time to visit, was restricted on time because we were cruising but certainly could easily have spent much more time there
Date of experience: October 2019
Ask holidayextra3 about Craters of the Moon
Thank holidayextra3
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
G8449QXpeter
Greater Melbourne, Australia
4310
Its like being on an alien planet . The whole scene is surreal , if a bit oderous . Billowing steam , bubbling mud , hissing & spitting & that was just the kids !! Ha Ha no , it was the fissures .
Date of experience: September 2019
Ask G8449QXpeter about Craters of the Moon
Thank G8449QXpeter
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
JamesB11062
Porirua, New Zealand
152
via mobile 
When I first visited the place many years ago it was pretty much a paddock and some trails around, and you hoped the car would still be there when you got back.
Now though it’s all changed and for the better. There is proper sealed parking, and a shop and people that manage it! It is now a paid attraction but 20 bucks for a family is pittance compared to some places...
The whole area is now a board walk trail. No more having to mind your step for fearing of being consumed by hot steamy ground.
The site is ever changing and some areas haven’t got a lot of activity whilst other areas are very active. We flukes the trip where they had just completed new track up to the most active cent. And oh wow that vent is really noisey and hot. I couldn’t take any pics of it as camera just fogged up immediately.
I like the attraction and what has been done to make it more friendly. Very enjoyable
Date of experience: October 2019
Ask JamesB11062 about Craters of the Moon
Thank JamesB11062
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
euanicorn
Wellington, New Zealand
5
via mobile
We decided to make a quick visit here on a whim. On arrival we were greeted by warm and enthusiastic staff who gave us a brief intro to the site, some top tips and what to expect.
The craters are AMAZING! We'd never seen anything like it before and were just memorized. The site is well laid out with great viewpoints and info points.
The new path up to the new thermals is amazing and well worth the small climb.
Highly recommend this wee gem. Huge thanks to the lovely team!
Date of experience: October 2019
Ask euanicorn about Craters of the Moon
Thank euanicorn
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.