Retaruke River
Friday, January 5, 2024 9:26 pm
Location: Whakahoro Campsite (1227.1 km)

A road walk down a gravel road brought us just short of the Whanganui River.

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One Last View of Ruapehu
Thursday, January 4, 2024 9:34 pm
Location: Kaitieke War Memorial / Coupers Crossing (1202.4 km)

A road walk (with quite some variety) took us from National Park to Coupers Crossing, the home of a trail angel who provides camping space for hikers.

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Forest in Tongariro National Park
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 10:12 pm
Location: National Park Village / YHA National Park (1174.7 km)

Continuing through Tongariro National Park, we made our way to the small town of National Park Village.

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Mount Ngāuruhoe
Tuesday, January 2, 2024 10:17 pm
Location: Whakapapa Holiday Park (1154.8 km)

With some time to kill before getting to Whakahoro for the Whanganui River canoe trip, we took a day off to hike in Tongariro National Park.

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Emerald Lakes
Monday, January 1, 2024 9:11 pm
Location: Whakapapa Holiday Park (1154.8 km)

With epic views to ring in the new year, we made our way across the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

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