Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo in the foreground and Mts Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro ( not sure which can be seen)
Glorious today today and well worth the marathon trip yesterday. Getting here with a day to spare was inspired (even though I say it myself) because we have had a complete day of rest, sightseeing (Huka Falls and round the lake) in sunshine and unbelievably warm temperatures for winter here in the central North island.
Kids had a blast, met up with a set of parents that have come up to watch the tournament and had much hilarity at kids riding segways