Snow-capped mountains

I went up to Lake Karapiro (near Matamata) at the weekend to row - NZ masters championships. For a change, I was practically the youngest person there as you have to be 27 to compete in masters rowing. It was a lovely, relaxed, fun weekend and I won two shiny gold medals - in the 'A' (or 27-35 year old) pair and four.

On the way back yesterday afternoon it was sunny and clear, and we had absolutely amazing views over the Desert Road past the mountains. Despite grumbling about me being a tourist our designated driver kindly stopped a couple of times for me to take some photos.

Ruapehu:



Ngauruhoe in the wing mirror (the only one of several of these I tried that came out focused):



Ruapehu again:



And Ngauruhoe again:



Needless to say, apparently they've had a great ski season on Ruapehu ...