Happy as Larry on the bus ride to the starting point. |
The start of the trek seemed easy. |
Mount Ngauruhoe looming in the distance |
Tom realises he should really borrow some non-feminine sunnies next time |
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The way up Mount Ngauruhoe - there was no path |
Lunch break after climbing devils staircase before we ascend Mount Ngauruhoe |
Amazing views on the way up |
Most of the way up the mountain, the incline was crazy |
The vistas from the top were incredible. Lake Taupo in the background, Blue Lake in front of that. |
Nearing the crater, there was still a patch of snow to cross. |
Tom phones the girls to see how far up they are |
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Paul, next to the crater on top of Ngauruhoe |
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We made it! |
Mount Ruapehu on the other side of the crater |
Gini emerges from the rock! |
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It was a slippery slope coming back down |
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Although some of us ran it |
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Alive but tired after our climb - only part way through the crossing though! |
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With Ngauruhoe behind us, we set off to find new sights |
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The Red Crater was the high point of the walk (not including Ngauruhoe) |
Next up were the Emerald Lakes |
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Followed by the Blue Lake |
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And finally a swim, a few beers and dinner at the Powderhorn in Ohakune! |
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