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Craters of the Moon

Off hwy 1, Taupo, New Zealand

Featured Review : I chose to go to Craters of the Moon on the advice of someone in Rotorua, who said it was well worth the trip and, most importantly, free. I found that not only did it offer the boiling puddles of mud and steaming pools ...See Full Review

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Craters of the Moon Reviews

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Craters of the Moon

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Guanilo from Mclean, Virginia
  • August 26, 2007
Craters of the Moon
Quote: This one was suggested to us by a shopkeeper in the area. She said it was very barren, but still interesting. She was right, too.It's a field of bubbling craters, mud pools, steam vents, and sulfur flats. The temperatures in the bottoms of these... Read the full Craters of the Moon review

From journal 2005 Trip to New Zealand

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Craters of the Moon

  • 4 out of 5 stars by stomps from Houston, Texas
  • April 28, 2006
Craters of the Moon
Quote: I chose to go to Craters of the Moon on the advice of someone in Rotorua, who said it was well worth the trip and, most importantly, free. I found that not only did it offer the boiling puddles of mud and steaming pools that are seen on all... Read the full Craters of the Moon review

From journal Crazy, Crazy Taupo

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Craters & Huka Hike

  • 4 out of 5 stars by stomps from Houston, Texas
  • April 28, 2006
Craters & Huka Hike
Quote: When I was in Rotorua, I was told to visit Craters of the Moon because it is apparently just as good as any paid thermal area in Rotorua, except it's totally free. My only problem here was getting to it--it's at least a few kilometers to get to Huka... Read the full Craters of the Moon review

From journal Crazy, Crazy Taupo

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Craters of the Moon

  • 3 out of 5 stars by nmagann from Ventura, California
  • April 27, 2004
Craters of the Moon
Quote: Craters of the Moon in Wairakei Tourist Park an area of geothermal activity complete with interpretive walking path. After leaving the kiosk, which has maps, postcards and a few souvenirs. Although no admission is charged there is a box for... Read the full Craters of the Moon review

From journal Taupo Springs and Whitewater