Category Archives: Tongariro National Park

Mt Tongariro, N.Z. The Joys of Rocks, Rubble & the Rest *****5 stars

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Sconquest

And All the Way Down Again Our brain is a curious thing. We think of all sorts of things as we walk along and even break into song at times but on the return journey our perspective is always completely … Continue reading →

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Mt Tongariro, N.Z. Rising to the Challenge *****5 stars.

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Sconquest

The Only Way is Up. As always, an early start is best for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing on New Zealand’s North Island. Here’s a website with info and a Map. Signposts indicate distances and times and help to track your progress. Are … Continue reading →

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Mt Tongariro, N.Z. Sharing Life’s Joys and Challenges****5 stars

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Sconquest

Anything’s Possible. Never climbed an active volcano before. It’s a good idea to take a friend just in case it erupts. Walking with a local guide is also an excellent idea. Even though, the weather is glorious and picture perfect … Continue reading →

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Mt Ruapehu, N.Z. Enjoying the Silica Rapids Walk****4 stars

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Sconquest

A Stroll in the Sunshine makes us Smile.   On the road between the Whakapapa Ski Area and Tongariro Village is the end of the Silica Rapids Walk which can be taken as a circuit or one way. There’s a … Continue reading →

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Mt Ruapehu, N.Z. Patience Duly Rewarded ****4stars.

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Sconquest

Waiting Amidst the Clouds & Mist until the Sunshines! Still Waiting Amidst the Clouds & Mist It wasn’t a dark and stormy night but the road to the Mt Ruapehu base area was covered in mist and and not at … Continue reading →

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Tongariro, Mt Ruapehu, N.Z. Patience Rewarded****4 stars

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Sconquest

* * * * Waiting Amid the Clouds & Mist * * * *   Wonderfully clear day yesterday for our train journey on the Northern Explorer to Mt Tongariro in New Zealand’s North Island. Looking out the window at Chateau … Continue reading →

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