Lake Taupo hike and thermal pools

One of the girls on the tour and I hiked to the summit of Mt Tauhara on the edge of Lake Taupo. We were meant to do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing but it was closed due to bad weather. The hike was relatively easy but it was a lovely walk up the hillside and through the forests. The only downside was the complete white out at the top. Took a different route back down and ended up at the thermal pools. I didn't realise it would be so hot, and even had a hot waterfall. Loads of families down there enjoying the pool and floating along the river on inflatables. This was our final night of the tour and we had a group dinner and enjoyed the sunset over the lake.Læs mere