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Mairangi Bay, Auckland
with the headland of Murray's Bay visible in the distance.
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Uploaded on Aug 15, 2011
The View from my Window
Koru
The koru or spiral is one of New Zealand's most iconic symbols. It represents new life and...
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Uploaded on Oct 17, 2010
That Loose Slope
The track down from the top of Red Crater is very loose and crumbly. Some people find it easy to...
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Uploaded on Dec 31, 2009
Perspective on Red Crater
It's difficult to get an impression of the sheer scale of Red Crater, when there's nothing human in...
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Uploaded on Dec 31, 2009
Starting the Descent
After crossing the Central Crater, the track climbs the ridge beside the Blue Lake, and then heads...
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Uploaded on Dec 30, 2009
Ketetahi Hut
The last major landmark on the route is the Ketetahi hut, where it's possible to spend the night if...
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Uploaded on Dec 30, 2009
Looking North
The track down the northern slopes gets some great views over Lake Rotoaira (nearer) and Lake Taupo (further, extending to the horizon).
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Uploaded on Dec 30, 2009
Red Crater and Ngauruhoe
Looking back again towards Red Crater and Ngauruhoe, you can see the very steep and loose track that...
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Uploaded on Dec 30, 2009
Crossing South Crater
Looking back across South Crater, note how many walkers there are! The nearest summit is Red Crater...
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Uploaded on Dec 30, 2009
Emerald Lake (detail)
A close-up view of one of the Emerald Lakes. The yellow deposits along the lake edge are sulphur. You...
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Uploaded on Dec 30, 2009
Emerald Lakes
The world-famous Emerald Lakes, from the top of Red Crater. From here, you can see the...
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Uploaded on Dec 30, 2009
Across to the Blue Lake
The high point gives you a tremendous view across the Central Crater to the Blue Lake, with an old...
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Uploaded on Dec 30, 2009
Climbing Red Crater
Looking back along the track as it climbs along the crater rim to its highest point, which is also...
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Uploaded on Dec 30, 2009
Red crater (detail)
Close-up of the vent inside Red Crater. This was once a flow of molten magma inside the...
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Uploaded on Dec 30, 2009
Red Crater
Following the ridge to the left brings you to Red Crater. Its colour comes from iron compounds in the magma.
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Uploaded on Dec 30, 2009
Looking Eastwards - Finally!
Having climbed up from the west and crossed the South Crater, you climb the ridge beyond and at last...
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Uploaded on Dec 30, 2009
Crossing the South Crater
From the top of the Devil's Staircase, you cross the South Crater to the next ridge. According to the...
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Uploaded on Dec 30, 2009
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