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Craters of the Moon

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Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
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Craters of the Moon
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Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
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Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon
Phone:
+64 27 656 4684

Hours:
Sunday8:30am - 5:30pm
Monday8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday8:30am - 5:30pm


Craters of the Moon Thermal Area is a region with geothermal activity north of Taupo, New Zealand. It is a part of Wairakei, the largest geothermal field in New Zealand, with a surface area of about 25 km2, which lies in the Taupo Volcanic Zone. The name springs from the many hydrothermal eruption craters, which are in part barren and which have bright colours. Combined with the numerous steam vents, constantly shifting, collapsing and reforming giving the whole area desolate appearance, and the sulphur smell, the whole area has an “unearthly” atmosphere. The craters are a relatively recent feature of the area and appeared as a result of human activity in the region. The site is Crown Land, administered by the Department of Conservation, with help from the Craters of the Moon Trust, a volunteer organisation that provides information for visitors and passive vehicle security.
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