Scoop Editor Alastair Thompson is spending this week half-way up Mt Ruapehu, the largest volcano in the central volcanic region of New Zealand’s North Island.

The following two images were taken at the beginning and end of a perfect day on Whakapapa, our third perfect day. The first image shows Ngauruhoe in all her pristine splendour, the second a glimpse of the summit of Ruapehu through the mountain cloud that settled around Whakapapa this evening. See also… Images: You Can’t Beat Ruapehu On A Good Day

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Mt Ngauruhoe

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Mt Ruapehu