Post series: 8 Great Walks in New Zealand

Taking a rest with Memo, Tongariro Northern Circuit

Tongariro Northern Circuit Day 3: Waihohonu Hut to Whakapapa Village

Good weather continued to follow me on the last day of this hike. Walking with a slight limp, my swollen knee welcomed the flat elevation.

Tongariro Northern Circuit

Tongariro Northern Circuit Day 2: Oturere Hut to Waihohonu Hut

The day after doing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing was a short one, ending at the spectacular, newly built Waihohonu Hut.

Red Crater, Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Tongariro Northern Circuit Day 1: Mangatepopo Hut to Oturere Hut

One the first day of this 3-day hike, I hiked through the popular Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a memorable walk with spectacular otherworldly views.

Wairoa and Taupo, In Between Great Walks

After injuring it on the last hike, knee gets swollen and in bad shape. I also miss the shuttle bus to the start of the Tongariro Northern Circuit.

Sunrise, Marauiti Hut, Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk

Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk Day 4: Marauiti Hut to Hopuruahine Landing

A re-injury of my left knee makes me doubt whether I would be able to complete all the hikes I had planned for New Zealand.