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Craters of the Moon
Karapiti Road, Taupo, New Zealand
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“Good Value”
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“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
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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Enjoyable & Educational Walk
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via mobile Date of experience: July 2019
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Barry A
Te Aroha, New Zealand
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First went 30years ago. Now a lot more structured but nothing intrusive. Once on the track you cannot see the reception area at all so make one feel your in a remote place. Unspoilt and dramatic in places. A must visit
Date of experience: July 2019
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JohnDHab
Brisbane, Australia
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Enjoyed seeing Craters of the Moon though other free attractions, such as at Wai-o-Tapu, offered closer views of boiling mud pools.
Date of experience: July 2019
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Stephen_87_99
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This is an interesting geothermal site, well managed and presented, with a very reasonable admission fee. Geothermal sites are such a weird, otherworldly experience that seeing a few is a must if you're in the area.
We came here the day after seeing Wai-o-Tapu, which is more visually impressive. That said, it was absolutely bucketing with rain, which probably tempered our experience a bit - I think it would be more enjoyable and impressive in good weather.
Definitely recommend a visit.
Date of experience: July 2019
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theadoraf
New York City, New York
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Very mystical and other worldly. Easy visit from central Lake Taupo, takes only an hour or so to look around. Memorable experience.
Date of experience: November 2018
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ChefPulitsir
Raleigh, North Carolina
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This was probably one of the absolute best experiences. Walking around the crater and looking at the rising steam, listening to the fizzing and hissing sound, smelling the sulfur in the air, feeling some of the warmth dissipating upward, looking at and listening to the boiling mud was an amazing and uncommon experience.
I had had a somewhat similar experience in Akureyri, Iceland. The difference here is that there is greenery all around on the ground. Here you can actually see the edges of the crater where the earth is split.
This is one way to experience what it might have been like when our earth was being formed.
This is a great experience for parents of school-age children. But, most importantly, this is just an incredible place to enjoy.
Date of experience: June 2019
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