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Gunner River Swingbridge, Heaphy Track
Limestone bluffs, dark tannin-stained waters, and massive trees of Northern rātā make the walk from Lewis Hut to Heaphy Hut the most memorable section of the track.
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Aorere Shelter
The first stop going North to South.
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Heaphy Hut
Perfectly situated beside the lagoon and river mouth. If you have a day to spare there are worse places to spend it.
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Coming off Perry Saddle down into Gouland Downs
The last of the rain, looking down to Gouland Downs
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The infamous Boot Pole
Right in the middle of Gouland Downs. About 10-15 minutes on from the picnic table thats also a bit out of place.
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Heaphy River Lagoon
A great place for a swim or paddle two minutes from the hut.
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Almost the end
The view from the saddle down to the Kohaihai river and shelter.
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McKay Hut
Up high with a view down to the Heaphy River mouth. One of the older huts on the track with a coal stove.
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Perry Saddle Hut
A welcome sight in the rain.
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Heaphy Beach
View from Heaphy beach 400 meters from heaphy hut
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Sunset at Heaphy Hut
In front of the hut looking out to the mouth of the river. Sun setting in paradise!
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