From Mount Doom to Mordor

As we headed south from Lake Taupo we decided, after Rhys's dip to head off to Tongariro National Park and take in some of the dramatic LOTR scenery - Amazing, but we reckon Frodo made quite a meal of it ;)



After Mount Doom was conquered we headed off to Mordor ....No Orks spotted but we couldn't see much for the snow and mist!



Then back down the mountains to sunnier climes as we took a back road (!) towards Art Deco City Napier...




Unfortunately it took us a while longer than expected so we missed doing the vineyard tour with Jo and John - we did catch up with them just as they were doing the tastings though!!