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| Central mountains and Lake Taupo from Tauhara summit |
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This mountain stands proud on the outskirts of Taupo township . The track begins as a trek over farmland before entering the bushline. The ascent is a steady climb on a well defined track that meanders though the bush. A seat is nicely positioned at half way point and a stream that runs alongside the track lets you know there isn't far to go. Finally you reach a short sharp scramble that breaks into an open clearing with a trig...the summit . The views I found here were breathtaking with all the central mountains and lake taupo clearly visible. Kangiora pine forest sprawls out on the other side and even Mt Tarawera and Mt Edgecombe visible in the distance. It was a nice sunny day although the wind was blowing a gale so had to watch my footing in places. On the whole a great climb with views well worth the slog to the top.
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| Mt Tauhara from Taupo |
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Here's to the next one...
