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Saturday, March 7, 2020

Tongariro National Park

Next we took an overland trip to Tongariro National Park located in the central North Island.

The park is New Zealand's oldest park 
and is recognized for its Maori culture and volcanic features.

We stayed a few nights in the quaint historic lodge at the base of Mt. Ruapehu.

We hiked with our Maori guide, Kenny who proudly showed us the park. 

This is Taranaki Falls, about 65 feet high.
We hiked about 6 miles round trip from the lodge to see this pretty falls.


This is Tawhai Falls, a much more accessible waterfall.
About a 15 minute walk from the parking lot.

 The views are spectacular.

 Did I mention volcanic features?


I really enjoyed visiting my first international national park!

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