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Media Pack - Tongariro Crossing

Please find a selection of photos from January 2021 that show the Tongariro Crossing on a calm and very hot day.

The Tongariro Crossing is a serious but amazing endeavour, please research it carefully and follow all the official advice, especially from park rangers.

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The following photos are in sequential order, taking the standard route of south to north.

Dramatic, beautiful, the start of the Tongariro Crossing.
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Walking towards Mt Ngauruhoe at the start of the trail. To some it's known as Mt Doom.
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Walking beside the acidic river known as Soda Springs. The mountains start to close in around you at this point, and you stand in awe at their beauty.
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Education boards guide and inform you along the way. The geography is in action in these locations, whilst it's educational, it reminds us of the dynamic landscape and the need to be careful.
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Mt Ngauruhoe, up close and personal.
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Standing in South Crater, looking north. It's at this point you realise that Mt Tongariro has mulitple vents, craters. It's complex, it's dynamic.
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Looking south over the south crater to Mt Ngauruhoe.
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Red crater, seen on the approach of the summit of the climb. It's stunning.
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Approaching the highest point of the crossing.

This shows the approach to the summit of the standard crossing route. Some people may climb higher if they detour.
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Looking down from the top to the Emerald Lakes.
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The Emerald Lakes. The climb down from the summit is a challenge due to the scree on the slope, walking poles really help at this point.
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Looking back from the Emerald Lakes to the Red Crater.
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From the central crater, looking back up to Red Crater and on to Mt Ngauruhoe.
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The sacred (Tapu) Blue Lake.
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Looking back across Central Crater at the route travelled.
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The descent and return to vegetation. This area is really hard on the thighs.
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