My Wife's NZ Mountain Shots

[Mad Aussie]

On a trip to New Zealand to see her dad last year, Leanne went into the Tongariro National Park, where we usually visit when we get back to NZ.

The 3 main jewels of Tongariro Nat Pk are Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe, and Mt Ruapehu.

On the way from her dad's place they passed the Raukawa Falls ...


This is Mt Ruapehu (pronounced 'Roo A Pay Who' ), one of NZ's most active volcano's and the most popular skiing destination in the North Island. I've hiked around above the upper ski lifts on this mountain while it was puffing merrily away above.


The snow fed Tawhai ( pronounced 'Tar Fy' ) Falls below Mt Ruapehu


The Puriri Moth. These grow to about 15cm, roughly 6 inches).


Mt Ngauruhoe (pronounced 'Now Ru Hoe E' ) used to be the most active volcano in NZ for many years. Since the late 60's, or maybe early 70's it's been rather quiet.


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