Developed hot spring pool · New Zealand
Craters of the Moon
New Zealand · 2.8 miles north of Taupo
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Paid entry (check current price)
- Hours or season
- Mo-Su 08:30-18:00
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Taupo (3 mi / 5 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon is a developed hot spring pool in New Zealand, about 2.8 miles north of Taupo. The nearest large city is Rotorua, roughly 36 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
Map and directions
Red marks Craters of the Moon. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -38.64430, 176.07139.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Taupo. The spring is about 2.8 miles (5 km) north of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Rotorua, about 36 miles (58 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Rotorua, New Zealand.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Craters of the Moon
- Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools Not recorded
- Wairakei Thermal Valley Not recorded
- Scalding Hot Water Spring Not recorded
- Ngatamariki Hot Spring Not recorded
- Butchers Pool Not recorded
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools 208°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Craters of the Moon?
Craters of the Moon is in New Zealand, about 2.8 miles north of Taupo. The GPS coordinates are -38.6443, 176.0714.
Is Craters of the Moon free?
No. It is recorded as a paid site. Check the operator's website for current prices and booking rules.
What hot springs are near Craters of the Moon?
The closest listed spring is Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools, about 1.9 miles southeast. Wairakei Thermal Valley is about 2.1 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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