An early start in Napier: we sat on top of Te Mata Peak at 6.21am to be the first in the world to see in the new day. What a start it was!
After a chilled out morning we travelled 2 hours north to Lake Taupo, the huge crater of a super volcano now filled with fresh water. It is one of the most breathtaking spots we've visited with the awesome snow-capped domes of Mt. Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe (Mt Doom) and Mt Tongariro right across the lake. We are freedom camping (camping for free) opposite and this was our view from the van for the night! :-)
You can see some steam rising from a active vent in Tongariro's crust:
You guys should open a postcard business! Glad you loved the walk. Can't wait to hear about the next one. Happy travels x
ReplyDeleteMel, inspiration for some colourful abstract paintings?? :) xx
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