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Tongariro Crossing - Crater Lakes
Emerald Lakes on Mt. Tongariro
by David Hamments

New Zealand's best one day walk.... sights I'm unlikely to witness again... this is a panoramic view from one of the highest points on the 23km trek, with volcanic crater lakes below and Lake Taupo in the distance...

Walking down to the Emerald Lakes on Mt. Tongariro
Emerald Lakes on Mt. Tongariro

Striking vivid colours amongst the barren rock landscape in quite a popular destination. Over 100,000 visitors a year walk the Tongariro Alpine...

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Crater Lakes Panorama
Emerald Lakes on Mt. Tongariro
by David Hamments

... of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, one of the best one day walks in the world!

Tongariro Crossing, New Zealand
Emerald Lakes on Mt. Tongariro
by David Hamments

Hand held pano of the crater lakes of the Tongariro Crossing, reputed to be one of the best one day walks in the world..... across Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand. For those interested... check out: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongariro_Alpine_Crossing

Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Emerald Lakes!
Most notably David Hamments.