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The North Branch of the Routeburn

Photograph. By pmcke Created 30 December 200730 December 2007. Distance from location: 2.2km.

Our final camp in the North Branch of the Routeburn. North Col, which we have just come through, is in the distance More ▶︎

Bridge in the Rockburn

Photograph. By pmcke Created 30 December 200730 December 2007. Distance from location: 3.0km.

This fine bridge provides an easy crossing of the Rockburn just below Theatre Flat More ▶︎

Theatre Flat

Photograph. By pmcke Updated 31 December 200731 December 2007. Distance from location: 3.0km.

Half way up the Rockburn is the giant Theatre Flats. Lake Nerine is at the top of the bluffs at the centre of this photo More ▶︎

Theatre Flat from above

Photograph. By pmcke Created 30 December 200730 December 2007. Distance from location: 3.5km.

Looking back down at Theatre Flat from the lip of the hanging valley that holds lake Nerine More ▶︎

Ice Cave

Photograph. By stretchkiwi Created 29 March 200829 March 2008. Distance from location: 3.6km.

Remnants of winter snow fall melted from underneath by the North Routeburn. Taken from just below North Col. More ▶︎

Tutuko & Madeline

Photograph. By pmcke Created 30 December 200730 December 2007. Distance from location: 3.8km.

Looking across at Mt Tutuko and Madeline across a cloud filled Hollyford Valley. This is during a rest on the traverse from Lake Nerine to North Col More ▶︎

Camp at Lake Nerine

Photograph. By pmcke Created 30 December 200730 December 2007. Distance from location: 3.8km.

This has to be every tramper's dream. A camp at Lake Nerine in perfect windless conditions More ▶︎

Lake Nerine

Photograph. By pmcke Created 30 December 200730 December 2007. Distance from location: 3.9km.

Looking back at Lake Nerine from the ridge at its head. Mt Earnslaw in the distance More ▶︎

A tarn on the way to Lake Nerine

Photograph. By pmcke Created 30 December 200730 December 2007. Distance from location: 4.4km.

This tarn is a very attractive place to stop for a while on the way to Lake Nerine. While it was clear and fine on this trip, on an earlier trip at a similar time of year it was foggy ... More ▶︎

Looking up the Rockburn

Photograph. By pmcke Created 30 December 200730 December 2007. Distance from location: 4.8km.

From Sugarloaf pass, this is the view of the Rockburn that greets you after you cross More ▶︎

Camp on Sugarloaf Pass

Photograph. By pmcke Created 30 December 200730 December 2007. Distance from location: 5.0km.

A good way to start a trip going into the Rockburn is to leave Glenorchy late in the day and camp on the Sugarloaf. It is mostly quite swampy but there are dry spots. There is also water nearby More ▶︎

Looking back towards Park Pass

Photograph. By pmcke Created 30 December 200730 December 2007. Distance from location: 5.1km.

It is a steep snowgrass sidle from Park Pass to this point but the view is rewarding More ▶︎

Lake Unknown

Photograph. By gavins Updated 4 August 20064 August 2006. Distance from location: 5.7km.

Lake Unknown lies high between the Beans Burn & the Rockburn. The Dart Valley is visible behind about 750 meters lower. This pic taken from under Mt Nox. Mt Earnslaw behind. More ▶︎

Early morning reflection

Photograph. By stretchkiwi Created 28 March 200828 March 2008. Distance from location: 6.9km.

Taken from the top of Park Pass looking south towards the route into Lake Nerine More ▶︎

View of the Rockburn from Park Pass Bivvy

Photograph. By aardvark Created 28 March 200828 March 2008. Distance from location: 6.9km.

As you ascend the Rockburn, perhaps as part of the Five Passes Walk, you can take advantage of a rock bivvy on the east side of Park Pass. More ▶︎

Lake Harris from Conical Hill

Photograph. By nomad Created 17 February 200617 February 2006. Distance from location: 7.4km.

If you are walking the Routeburn Track, don't miss the opportunity to climb Conical Hill from the Harris Saddle shelter. The views from the top are magnificent! More ▶︎

Harris Saddle, Routeburn

Photograph. By michaelj256 Created 10 December 200610 December 2006. Distance from location: 7.8km.

Harris Saddle, Routeburn, Sept 2006 More ▶︎

Lake Harris, Routeburn Track.

Photograph. By matthew Updated 7 September 20077 September 2007. Distance from location: 7.9km.

From Lake Harris and Harris Saddle, the Left Branch of the Route Burn leads up to the Lake Wilson (at the top of the waterfall). More ▶︎

Routeburn Flats

Photograph. By nomad Created 15 February 200615 February 2006. Distance from location: 8.2km.

The view over Routeburn Flats is the quintessential photo of the Routeburn Track More ▶︎

Scott Basin

Photograph. By madpom Created 22 January 200722 January 2007. Distance from location: 12km.

Scott Basin at the head of Scott Creek, between the Dart and Caples valleys. Scott Creek Hut (dilapidated) is located on the edge of the beech, just above the creek, on the far side of the valley. The photo is ... More ▶︎

Scree Slopes in Hidden Falls Creek

Photograph. By aardvark Created 28 March 200828 March 2008. Distance from location: 12km.

An interesting mix of colours awaits you when you ascend Hidden Falls Ck toward Cow Saddle. More ▶︎

The Olivine Ledge

Photograph. By aardvark Created 28 March 200828 March 2008. Distance from location: 13km.

At around 1100M a grassy ledge takes you from a short distance down from Fiery Col to the outlet from Fohn Lakes and beyond to give a descent to the junction of the Olivine River and Forgotten River. The terrain ... More ▶︎

Scott Creek

Photograph. By madpom Created 22 January 200722 January 2007. Distance from location: 13km.

Scott Creek from the Routeburn Road Bridge. More ▶︎

Scott Saddle

Photograph. By madpom Created 22 January 200722 January 2007. Distance from location: 13km.

Scott Saddle (1450m) between Scott Creek and Kay Creek. This is the easiest pass between the Dart and Caples valleys. The photograph looks towards Kay Creek and Caples Valley. More ▶︎

Scott Saddle

Photograph. By madpom Updated 22 January 200722 January 2007. Distance from location: 13km.

Scott Saddle (1450m) between Scott Creek and Kay Creek. This is the easiest pass between the Dart and Caples valleys. The photograph looks towards the Dart Valley, with Mt Earnslaw in the background. More ▶︎