Kaimanawa National Park

 I spent two nights in the Kaimanawa National Park, situated just east of the Tongariro NP. Climbed a few peaks and spent the night with two hunters, their dog and the (unfortuantely) the Taupo Tramping Club.

View of Mt Tongariro from afar

 

 The track leading up the desolate alpine region.

 

highest peak in the region.

 

A great panorama of the Tonagariro and crossing

 

Frozen tarn

 

 Views of the craggy ranges