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