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Tongariro Alpine Crossing

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  • Trail of unknown tourists in a line crossing the Tongariro crossing on the volcanic landscape

    Trail of unknown tourists in a line crossing the Tongariro crossing on the volcanic landscape

    Trail of unknown tourists in a line crossing the Tongariro crossing on the volcanic landscape

  • Looking North

    Looking North

  • never ending windy path, poor knees

    never ending windy path, poor knees

  • Venting steam

    Venting steam

  • Lake Taupo in the distance

    Lake Taupo in the distance

  • The descent

    The descent

  • The long way down the other side of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing with views of Lake Rotoaira in thre middle ground  and views of Lake Taupo in the distance

    The long way down the other side of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing with views of Lake Rotoaira in thre middle ground and views of Lake Taupo in the distance

  • Big Volcano, small people

    Big Volcano, small people

  • Trail of "ants" leaving the Red Crater

    Trail of "ants" leaving the Red Crater

  • Looking back after passing the red crater then the steep ascent and subsequent descent to the Emerald lakes  (hidden to my left).Mt Ruapehu in the distance.      Amazing colours in the ground/rocks.

    Looking back after passing the red crater then the steep ascent and subsequent descent to the Emerald lakes (hidden to my left).Mt Ruapehu in the distance. Amazing colours in the ground/rocks.

  • Lake reflections

    Lake reflections

  • Blue Lake Panorama

    Blue Lake Panorama

  • On the banks of the Blue Lake

    On the banks of the Blue Lake

  • Emerald green

    Emerald green

  • Descent to Emerald Lakes

    Descent to Emerald Lakes

  • Rush hour

    Rush hour

  • Perfect isolation

    Perfect isolation

  • Admiring the view

    Admiring the view

  • Amazing colours

    Amazing colours

  • Shades of blue and green

    Shades of blue and green

  • Emerald Lakes growing on the surface

    Emerald Lakes growing on the surface

    On the edge of one of the 3 Emerald Lakes near the summit of the Tongariro Alpine crossing. The Emerald Lakes’ brilliant colour is caused by minerals leaching from the adjoining thermal area. You can see thermal steaming around the Red Crater and Emerald Lakes. These vents are also responsible for the sulphurous smell. The Maori name for the lakes is Ngarotopounamu meaning greenstone-hued lakes. The water is cold and acidic and is not suitable for swimming or drinking. The lake freezes in winter.

  • Emerald Lakes Tourists everywhere

    Emerald Lakes Tourists everywhere

  • Fancy a dip!

    Fancy a dip!

  • Emerald Lake

    Emerald Lake

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    Perfect isolation
    Admiring the view
    Amazing colours