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Waikato

View of Central Crater, Red Crater, and Mount Ngauruhoe

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Waikato

View of Central Crater, Red Crater, and Mount Ngauruhoe

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View of Central Crater, Red Crater, and Mount Ngauruhoe

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    1. View of the steam clouds – Blue Lake loop from Highlands Park

    20.1km

    06:43

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Oturere Hut – Emerald Lakes loop from Highlands Park

    11.0km

    03:33

    430m

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    April 3, 2024

    On a clear day you can’t help but marvel at the view across Central Crater to Red Crater and on to the conical-shaped Mount Ngauruhoe volcano. This spectacular view is seen best from near to the rim of Blue Lake.

    The view also shows the steep descent of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing down the side of Red Crater and the track’s passage across the edge of Central Crater. Furthermore, a distinctive black lava flow is evident over a sizeable part of Central Crater. This lava flow came from Red Crater 1800 years ago.

    Despite all the nearby volcanic activity it is interesting to note that the flat nature of Central Crater was moulded by a glacier and not by volcanic forces!

      April 11, 2024

      Brilliant view over the huge Central Crater

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