On the shores of Taupo Moana

We spent last weekend with Ali and Alan in a bach at Pukawa. It was a relaxing time.

The bach is set in bush with views over Lake Taupo 

We cycled on the Tongariro river track at Turangi.

The track follows the river up one bank, across a swing bridge and back on the other.

There were a couple of nice bush walks close to the bach. These are some large old matai.

It is difficult to capture the splendour of these trees with a normal photograph so I thought I would try a panoramic shot.

We also endulged in the hot spools at Tokaanu (luckily no photos survive).
On the way back we passed the central mountains of Tongariro (on the left), Ngauruhoe

and the big one, Ruapehu.