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February 2013

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February 2013

The view South to Lower Tama Lake and Mt Ruapehu, from the highest point on the track. Photo: Stephanie Cotteret
Tama Lakes, Tongariro National Park On a gorgeous bluebird day, we woke up to fresh snow draped on the central Plateau mountains. With a horizon full of promise, it wasn’t long before a decision was made to spend the day out in the windswept wilds of Tongariro National Park. Although the Tongariro Alpine Crossing was […]
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