Tongariro National Park

our homestay hosts Elizabeth and William in Rotorua

Huka Falls, Taupo

a rest at Lake Rotopounamu near Turangi

Mt. Ruapehu with fresh snow (2797 meters)

frozen track in the morning at Tongariro Crossing

volcanic rock formations

Mt. Ngauruhoe (2291 meters) in its full brightness in front of us for the three hours of the climb

turquoise Emerald Lakes

view back to the two highest volcanos of the Tongariro National Park

red crater next to Mt. Ngauruhoe

stinking sulphuric steam at the slope of Mt. Tongariro