Rano Raraku

Ranu Raraku is the quary where the Moai bodies were carved. Take the trail up the side of the volcano and on to the inside. You'll see Moai in many stages of carving. Some just started and some almost done. Here also you are allowed to stand close to the Moai and can get a true sense of their scale. If you are driving yourself try to come when the mini-buses are not here. You'll enjoy the experience more without the people.