Mt Ruapehu / Mangawhero Falls

Weather conditions were perfect for a quick side trip up Mt Ruapehu ,on our drive back from Wellington.

16km s up Ohakune Mountain Road is Mangawhero Falls.

There was snow about. A snowball fight amongst the urchins made me realise it has been along time since we have been to the snow. I am also useless at aiming. I missed Tighe twice! 

Perhaps a snow penguin?

Unexpectedly, we could see Mt Taranaki from the carpark of the Mangawhero Waterfall.

Sunset on Mt Ruapehu and Mt Ngauruhoe