active volcano. First eruption 2500 years ago. Last eruption 1977. Filmset of Lord of the rings (Mt. Doom). Tongariro Crossing is very busy all through the year, but the views are worth it.

Arno

November 7, 2018

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The Mt. Mgauruhoe in the picture is an active volcano, with a height of 2291 meters the highest peak of the Tongariro massif.

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Beautiful view of Ngauruhoe from a distance

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