Mike Phillips Photography - Tongariro Crossing

Tongariro Volcano, 1967m

Ruapehu Volcano, 2796m

Ngauruhoe Volcano, 2291m

The Mt Taranaki volcano dominates the horizon despite being over 100 miles away

Crampons on for the climb from Ngauruhoe to Red Crater

Climbing to the rim of the Red Crater

Lunch on the Red Crater Summit at 1886m

Peering into Red Crater

Descending from the summit of Red Crater

The scale of the Red Crater volcanic vent can be seen here

Lake Rotoaira in the foreground, and Lake Taupo and Mt Tauhara on the horizon

The Ketahi hot springs in the side of Tongariro

Ruapehu Volcano from the Desert Road

Ngauruhoe Volcano from the Desert Road