Ruapehu Mountain

One of the Best Day's Walks in Nz

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June 4th 2007
We decided to embark on the 18.5 km Tongariro Crossing from Mangatepopo to Ketetahi. This was following many recommendations from other travellers, however our main concern was the weather conditions. Before we set out we checked the conditions again, and the National Park Information Centre & decided that this would be our only opportunity. (Given the changeable conditions to be expected in the ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Tongariro National Park

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more