The volcanic alert level for Mount Ruapehu has been lowered.
The turquoise crater lake on top of Mount Ruapehu. Photo: AFP
It's now at level one which means minor volcanic unrest.
It was between moderate and high after temperatures in the crater lake reached 46°C in May, but it has now dropped to 23°.
Climbers and trampers had been warned to stay out of the summit hazard zone.
GNS Science said gas levels were now at a typical level for Mount Ruapehu and volcanic tremors had also declined.
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