Det var simpelthen storslået! Hvis du kan lide bjergrige landskaber og især LOTR ... Dette er det perfekte sted. Min foretrukne NZ vandretur. Men det er fortjent, fordi det er ret svært, ingen sti sporet, men Campermate er nok til at orientere dig. Vi gik der i slutningen af januar, der var et par pletter af is og sne, som vi nemt kunne komme rundt. Omkring 5 timers rundrejse, efter at have taget stolsliften

Vi forlod den første stolelift til fods for at tage en tur i Mordor med en lille flaske vand. Og vi endte med at gå op til Mordor-porten. Det var meget udmattende, men det er gjort. Omkring 2:15 for at komme til toppen, men det er det værd.

W A R N I N G ! No Access from Tukino Skifield when there is snow on the Mountain. Don't go there unless you have alpine experience and alpine gear (Spikes, pickles, ropes). Do not underestimate the hazards of a mountain like we did. It could be that there's access via Whakapapa. (Dome Access)

It's a difficult hike (dangerous even) to Mt Ruapehu without a guide, but just keep an eye on the groups that take off in the morning and follow their footsteps. The view from the top (and anywhere in between, really) make you feel so puny in this world. Have good footwear, drink and food with you! Plus, don't forget the sunscreen - UV is stronger in the mountains!

You can easily imagine the movie "Lord of the Rings" with the scenes from Mordor if you stand at this crater. As is Frodo ist just about to walk by.