Back to NI and Tongariro Crossing

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Stayed in Palmerston North, a twilight zone where there were more grey old women than backpackers - felt more like a nursing home! Apparently due to a Quilt Symposium being held in the city! Got out of there quick sharp and took a look around Hastings and Napier including its aquarium.

Did the Tongariro Crossing after missing the bus about 3 weeks ago. Well worth the detour back to do it - went across mountains, craters, forest etc. Just a (brisk) walk in the Park. Got an idea of what it'll be like being old - for the next 24 hours, I was aching all over, my knees were shot and I was walking like an old man!

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Photos

Emerald Lake
Tongariro Crossing

Stingray, killed Steve Irwin
National Aquarium of NZ

Turtle's Head
NANZ

Red Crater
Tongariro Crossing

Emerald Lakes
Tongariro Crossing

Blue Lake
Tongariro Crossing

Stream
Tongariro Crossing