The Story
Early start for Lady Knox Geyser and thermal wonderland. Pretty cool geyser, but the thermal pools were amazing - Champagne Pool and all sorts. On to Huka Falls, then Mangahuia. Track was average, very wet and muddy - turned back and set up for the night.
Details
Mangahuia Campsite, Tongariro
~150 km
Lady Knox Geyser, Champagne Pool, Huka Falls
Rainy in the morning
Route
Photos
Watching Lady Knox Geyser erupt in the rain with umbrellas
Crowd with umbrellas waiting for geyser
Boy smiling in rain jacket at geyser
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Park entrance sign
Exploring the thermal area
Kid looking over railing at steamy thermal area
Alison hugging boy at thermal viewing platform
Two boys smiling in front of bubbling mud pool
Champagne Pool - famous turquoise and orange thermal pool
Another gorgeous shot of Champagne Pool
Incredible thermal landscape
More amazing thermal features
Colourful thermal pools
Walking the thermal park boardwalk
Unique thermal feature
Views across the thermal park
More Wai-O-Tapu wonders
Thermal wonderland
Steam rising from pools
Finishing the thermal walk
On the drive to Tongariro
Mountain views on the drive
Scenic drive through NZ
Arriving at Tongariro
Setting up at Mangahuia campsite
Bush camping at Tongariro
Evening at the campsite