[NZ] Taupo & Tongariro 4 nights and 5 days adventure trip to experience the power of nature and volcanoes

#OverseasTravelTactics Taupo and Tongariro, located in the center of New Zealand's North Island, are a treasure trove of magnificent nature and geothermal activities. Despite the weather, we enjoyed a variety of scenery and experiences during our 4-night, 5-day trip. Day 1: Arrival in Taupo and a stroll around the lake After arriving in Taupo by bus from Wellington, we checked into our accommodation and then strolled around the city. Lake Taupo, the city's symbol, was beautiful against the clear skies. On the way, we stopped at a unique McDonald's restaurant with an airplane on display and took a photo of the popular theme. There were also plenty of local supermarkets and souvenir shops, and we spent a relaxing afternoon. Day 2: Abandoned Tongariro due to bad weather → Changed to visiting hot springs and geothermal energy Originally, we had planned to do the "Tongariro Alpine Crossing" on this day, but it was canceled due to strong winds and fog in the mountainous area. Instead, we visited the geothermal area "Craters of the Moon" to see the mysterious steam and hot spring land, sampled Manuka honey at "Honey Hive", and experienced the overwhelming amount of water at "Huka Falls". We were very satisfied with the unplanned sightseeing. Day 3 | Finally to Tongariro! Pilgrimage to the filming locations and a tough mountain climbing experience Finally, we went to the long-awaited "Tongariro Alpine Crossing". This trail, famous as a filming location for The Lord of the Rings, is a treasure trove of spectacular views such as volcanoes, lava, craters, and emerald lakes... but due to bad weather, the visibility was completely white. Nevertheless, we covered the entire route of about 20 km, including the Red Crater at an altitude of 1,886 m. It was about 6 hours one way, and the sense of accomplishment of walking the road with its many ups and downs was great, but to be honest, it was quite hard. It was unfortunate that the weather was not good, but we still got the satisfaction of the pilgrimage. Day 4 | Down with muscle pain... Complete rest at the hotel Due to the fatigue and muscle pain from the previous day's climb, I could barely move that day. I spent the day relaxing at the hotel drinking hot tea and trying to recover my strength. Days like this are also part of the trip. Day 5 | Moving to Auckland and wrapping up the trip I checked out early in the morning and headed to Auckland by bus. It was a 5-day nature trip filled with experiences and impressions. Spot information ・Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Convenient access with a tour with transfer from National Park Village or Taupo. Advance reservations and weather check required. ・Huka Falls: 10 minutes by car from Taupo city. Parking and observation deck available. ・Honey Hive: A popular store with a wide selection of manuka honey products. Tastings are also available. ・Craters of the Moon: Entrance fee required. The natural smoke from geothermal energy is fantastic. #New Zealand trip #Tongariro Crossing #Lake Taupo #Geothermal area #Huka Falls #Lord of the Rings pilgrimage #Muscle pain guaranteed #A spectacular trip to the great outdoors