# Craters of the Moon

> A geothermal area north of Taupō with boardwalks past steaming craters, fumaroles and mud pools. The loop takes about an hour.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-craters-of-the-moon/

A geothermal area north of Taupō with boardwalks past steaming craters, fumaroles and mud pools. The loop takes about an hour. Stay on the boardwalks because the ground is hot, and note the entry fee at the car park.

- **Nearest town:** Taupō, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -38.6196, 176.0888

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January, May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Rotorua, Taupō and Tongariro: a volcanic plateau road trip](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzm-rotorua-taupo-tongariro/)

## Nearby

- [Aratiatia Rapids](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-aratiatia-rapids/) – 3 km
- [Huka Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-huka-falls/) – 3 km
- [Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-orakei-korako/) – 16 km
- [Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-mine-bay-maori-carvings/) – 22 km

## FAQs

### Where is Craters of the Moon?

Craters of the Moon is in Taupō, New Zealand, at GPS -38.6196, 176.0888.

### Which road trips pass Craters of the Moon?

Craters of the Moon is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Rotorua, Taupō and Tongariro: a volcanic plateau road trip.

### What is there to see near Craters of the Moon?

Places worth a stop nearby: Aratiatia Rapids (3 km), Huka Falls (3 km), Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park (16 km) and Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings (22 km).

### When is the best time to visit Craters of the Moon?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January, May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)