Ruapehu

Had a wonderful day retracing trips of yesteryear. Our family had a bach which we used on skiing trips from the late 50's to the late 70's when it was sold. It was in McKenzie Street in National Park. I had to think hard to identify it as all the places seemed different.

The road up to the Chateau evoked memories too - the tussock, flax and too too, the three mountains of Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngaruahoe, the Chateau building and its grand lounge area inside.

Drove to the Top of the Bruce. Was it really 25 years ago when we were here last and had a coffee in grander surroundings than then.

Visited the Whakapapa Visitor Centre and sorted out a couple of short walks to look at the Tawhai Falls and the mounds on either side of the Chateau road.

We have lovely comfortable accommodation in Ohakune with its own view of the mountain in the setting sun. A holiday with good friends Frances and Sue to remember.