The Tongariro Northern Circuit (one of the New Zealand Great Walks), is a three to four day tramp. It was energetically undertaken by 13 of our Scout youth (with various adult family members tagging along) on the last weekend of the school holidays. Combined with the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the walk incorporates some stunning volcanic alpine scenery.

In the face of (heavy) showers and shortening daylight, we managed to eat over 100 sausages at Shorland Park, Island Bay – while getting to know whānau and playing some games!