The bright blue green of the lakes both contrasts
sharply with and complements the already vivid range of ochre, black
and grey hues displayed in the rocks around Red Crater. Fumeroles
are visible on the slopes in the upper right of the picture.
Coming just after the steep ascent from Mangatepopo and followed
by the long descent to Ketetahi Hut and carpark, the Emerald Lakes
offer the most attractive of resting places
