Waikato · Hiking

Craters of the Moon Express Delivery

0.4 mi
round trip: 174 ft
climb: 1,391 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Craters of the Moon Express Delivery is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,310 ft and 1,390 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Wairākei Village, about 1.9 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Karapiti, Wairakei and Te Mihi. Huka Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Hipapatua/Reid's Farm Campsite and Wairakei Thermal Valley Camping are within about 6 miles. There are 10 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Craters of the Moon Express Delivery for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.