Day 41 - Tongariro National Park

Today we actually get up at 7am. A hike in Tongariro National Park is on the schedule. First, we hike to Lower Tama Lake and then up the mountain to Upper Tama Lake. The vegetation changes as we gain elevation. At the beginning, we see many colorful bushes and small belly trails. Then more rocky areas are added. Eventually, we also reach the Taranaki Falls and can take pictures of the waterfall in the sunshine. In total, we walk 22 km on this day and in the afternoon, we are glad that we don't have to drive any further and can rest a bit in the national park.