Rangipo Hut -
Tongariro National Park

After our mid winter xmas dinner. Leaving the hut to go back to our cars at the 2w Drive car park on the Tukino road.
Just managed to drive out over the snow (none of us had chains) It is a safe road even in snow as if you happen to slide off the road you wont fall down any cliffs - its a desert plain. After the 2wd car park the road is only suitable for 4 w drive and is up hill and more dangerous in snow.