White water rapids
9th November 2009 Originally we were planning to walk the Tongariro Pass today, reputedly one of the best one day hikes in New Zealand, however, the weather was against us, with low cloud and rain showers. So we needed an alternative for the day. This morning, we took a short walk along the Tongariro river in Turangi, a town which is the self proclaimed trout fishing capital of the world. There were a few fishermen out searching for the trout, which are plentiful in this lovely river. ...