We did this day hike in 2009, preparing for the larger Routeburn tramp, then as part of the descent on the Routeburn; then the day hike again in 2014. It's a beautiful 4-5 hour walk, mostly astride a beautiful river, to the high Flats and the DOC hut there.
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They're still trying to eradicate many of the small predators
introduced in the 19th century, in order to save the kiwis and
other defenseless critters |
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After ten years of this, Vicki no longer has to conquer her fear
crossing swing-bridges; in New Zealand, anyway |
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| Mountains, forests, river |
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| Violent, big white-water, then beautiful, still, green pools |
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The water here is about a foot deep, but so clear as to be
invisible |
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| Trap (and not the "Hav-a-heart" variety) |
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| In the Flats |
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| The Flats Hut |
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| Standard manicured Great Walks Track |
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| Endless beeches, ferns, fern trees |
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| End of hike |
1 comment:
Love the photo of Vicki on the swinging bridge...and the clear stream. Sure didn't look like there was water in it.
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