Tongariro Mountain

By the time we reach Mt Ruhapehu and Tongariro it’s late in the afternoon. Clouds block any views and drizzle is falling. There’s nothing to see so we leave Ruhapehu for another Kiwi adventure and drive to the start of the Tongariro Crossing hiking trail. Surprisingly, there are many tourists who have hiked in the bleak conditions and who are now waiting for bus transfers back to their hostels. I can’t understand hiking here in near white out conditions but each to their own. We’ll be back one day to see the volcanoes.Read more