First day in Auckland was mainly taken up with domestic chores; a shame as it was perfect weather. Had an unscheduled visit to Waiheke Island when I got directed to wrong ferry!
Next day I headed south to Tongariro National Park but only time for a short walk after the drive, but spectacular views of three snowy peaks - Tongariro, Nguaruhoe (a classic volcano cone) and the skifield peak of Ruapehu.
Wednesday had planned for the Tongariro Crossing but impossible to book the shuttle bus back without doing a guided trip. So as alternative I made a pre-dawn start to walk up Tongariro, round its ridge and then up Nguaruhoe. A fantastic day out with a couple of interesting sections, given that the snow was quite icy in places.
Pictures show me on summit of Tongariro with Nguaruhoe in background (self-timer pic), Shadow of Mt Fuji at dawn from summit and tuna in Tokyo fish market.
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