Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park

Mt Ruapehu (2797m) from the slopes of Ngauruhoe. One of the Tama lakes can be seen on the left. The mountain draws its own weather and it can change from a hot summer's day to hail and snow within an hour.. as it did on this occasion.


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