Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon Thermal Area is a region with geothermal activity north of Taupō, 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 Taupō Volcanic Zone.
- Peak rising to 545 metres (1,788 feet)
- …is also known as “Karapiti”
- Description: geothermal site in New Zealand
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Huka Falls and Te Mihi Power Station.
Huka Falls
Huka Falls is a set of waterfalls on the Waikato River, which drains Lake Taupō in New Zealand.
Te Mihi Power Station
The Te Mihi Power Station is a 166 MW geothermal power…
Poihipi Power Station
Power station
The Poihipi Power Station is a geothermal power station owned and operated by Contact Energy.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Rangatira Park and Nukuhau.
Rangatira Park
Suburb
Rangatira Park is a suburb in the New Zealand town of Taupō.
Nukuhau
Suburb
Nukuhau is a suburb of Taupō in the Waikato Region of New Zealand's North Island.
Craters of the Moon
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Latitude
-38.63907° or 38° 38′ 21″ south
Longitude
176.06324° or 176° 3′ 48″ east
Open location code
4VHR9367+97
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OpenStreetMap feature
natural = peak
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Bulgarian to Maori—“Craters of the Moon” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
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