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Visiting New Zealand

March 10, 2017

Melissa and I just returned from our honeymoon trip to New Zealand! We traveled across the north island with a company called Active Adventures, and our itinerary including hiking, biking, snorkeling, rafting, and learning about the culture and history of the country. The trip culminated with an all-day hike on the Tongariro Crossing - a 12-mile alpine hike with steep climbs that included views of smoking volcanic craters and vibrant sulfur pools. This was a grueling trek but we absolutely loved it!  We finished our hiking adventure with a visit to Hobbiton where we wandered around the Lord of the Rings movie set. We hope to return to New Zealand soon!

Hiking Cape Brett
Hiking Cape Brett
Hiking Cape Brett
Hiking Cape Brett
Hiking Cape Brett
Hiking Cape Brett
Hole in the Rock
Hole in the Rock
4a Tutukaka.jpeg
4b Waterfall.jpeg
Mangawai Heads
Mangawai Heads
Rainbow Mountain
Rainbow Mountain
Rainbow Mountain
Rainbow Mountain

Sulfur Pool below!

Rainbow Mountain
Rainbow Mountain
Raft 1.jpeg
Raft 2.jpeg
Tongariro Crossing
Tongariro Crossing

Mt Ngauruhoe - Also known as Mount Doom from the Lord of the Rings!

Red Crater
Red Crater
Red Crater
Red Crater
Emerald Lakes
Emerald Lakes
Emerald Lakes
Emerald Lakes
On our way to Blue Lake
On our way to Blue Lake
Visiting the Shire!
Visiting the Shire!
Baggins Residence
Baggins Residence
Hobbiton
Hobbiton
Hiking Cape Brett Hiking Cape Brett Hiking Cape Brett Hole in the Rock 4a Tutukaka.jpeg 4b Waterfall.jpeg Mangawai Heads Rainbow Mountain Rainbow Mountain Rainbow Mountain Raft 1.jpeg Raft 2.jpeg Tongariro Crossing Red Crater Red Crater Emerald Lakes Emerald Lakes On our way to Blue Lake Visiting the Shire! Baggins Residence Hobbiton
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