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Haast to The Divide

Boyd Creek to The Divide via Kiwi Burn and the Mavora Walkway

A New Year's trip through the Snowdon Forest and on to The Divide. Heavily affected by weather, I had to ...   More ▶︎

Matukituki to Paradise by roads less travelled

A rough, tough crossing from Raspberry Flat (Aspiring Road, Wanaka) to the Earnslaw Burn (Glenorchy-Paradise road) via Shotover Saddle, Lochnagar, ...   More ▶︎

Picton to Aspiring

An aborted alpine traverse. Picton to West Cape, but aborted at Aspiring due to real world emergencies back home. Posted ...   More ▶︎
Kerin Forks Hut

Kerin Forks Hut

Kerin Forks Hut (10 bunks, wood-burning stove, firewood avail., tank water) is a spacious, comfortable hut at the back of ...   More ▶︎
Dart Hut

Dart Hut

Dart hut, taken from the swing bridge crossing the Snowy stream, just as you approach the hut   More ▶︎
Routeburn Flats Hut

Routeburn Flats Hut

A large hut on the Routeburn Track, often bypassed for the Routeburn Falls Hut which is 1 hour further along ...   More ▶︎
Rockburn - Lake Nerine - North Routeburn

Rockburn - Lake Nerine - North Routeburn

A slightly shorter option to the 5 passes trip but of similar if not more difficulty. Can be done in ...   More ▶︎
French Ridge

French Ridge

A steep climb to the snowline in the West Matukituki.   More ▶︎
Shelter Rock Hut

Shelter Rock Hut

Shelter Rock Hut in its surrounding mountains   More ▶︎
Shelter Rock Hut

Shelter Rock Hut

In the Rees Valley. One of the huts on the Rees-Dart Track   More ▶︎
Daley's Flat Hut

Daley's Flat Hut

This is the oldest hut on the Rees Dart route but is a welcome stop over on the long trip ...   More ▶︎
Daley's Flat Hut

Daley's Flat Hut

Half way up the Dart Valley. This hut is on the Rees Dart track   More ▶︎
Daley's Flat Hut

Daley's Flat Hut

Looking south west down the Dart River. Heavy rain overnight saw the Dart river rise to the top of it's ...   More ▶︎
Aspiring - Rees

Aspiring - Rees

Starting at Raspberry Flat, this track passes Mt Aspiring Hut in the West Matukituki Valley and then climbs steeply to ...   More ▶︎
Lake Sylvan

Lake Sylvan

A short forest walk to a tranquil lake.   More ▶︎
Gillespie Stream and the Siberia from Gillespie Pass

Gillespie Stream and the Siberia from Gillespie Pass

Looking South West from the pass, the Gillespie Stream snakes its way down towards the Siberia Valley. The valley across ...   More ▶︎
The Gillespie Saddle

The Gillespie Saddle

Taken from the hightest point of the Gillespie Pass track on point 1629 looking over the saddle towards point 1726. ...   More ▶︎
Rees-Dart Track

Rees-Dart Track

Alpine circuit along two river valleys at the head of Lake Wakatipu.   More ▶︎
Routeburn Falls Hut

Routeburn Falls Hut

A modern hut on the Routeburn track. It is at bushline on the edge of the cirque that leads up ...   More ▶︎

Not The Routeburn

A six-passes, seven catchments trip through the Humboldt Mountains from Glenorchy to The Divide. Note that for access from Double Barrel ...   More ▶︎
Where do rivers come from?

Where do rivers come from?

Wilkin North Branch toward upper lakes   More ▶︎
Track to North Branch lakes

Track to North Branch lakes

Shortly before reaching the Disappearing Tarn   More ▶︎
Top Forks hut

Top Forks hut

Top Forks hut   More ▶︎
Disappearing Tarn

Disappearing Tarn

Go see it before it disappears   More ▶︎
Wilkin Valley Track

Wilkin Valley Track

This stunning track is commonly tramped in conjunction with the Gillespie Pass Circuit or with the Rabbit Pass/East Matukituki traverse, ...   More ▶︎
Routeburn Falls hut

Routeburn Falls hut

Routeburn Falls hut - great views (April 2009)   More ▶︎
25-Mile Hut

25-Mile Hut

This is a derelict Hut on the Rees Dart track. It is in an ideal location on a terrace above ...   More ▶︎
25 Mile Hut

25 Mile Hut

*EDIT* From DOCs website: 28 April 2016: Rees Valley - 25 Mile Hut removed The derelict 25 Mile Hut in the Rees ...   More ▶︎
Routeburn Track

Routeburn Track

An internationally renowned and popular alpine crossing between Fiordland and Lake Wakatipu.   More ▶︎
Parorama from Harris Saddle

Parorama from Harris Saddle

several photographs put together to create a panoramic view   More ▶︎
Rabbit Pass - Wilkin to East Matukituki

Rabbit Pass - Wilkin to East Matukituki

A fair weather route linking the upper Wilkin valley to the head of the East Matukituki. Two dangerous climbs are ...   More ▶︎
Dart Glacier

Dart Glacier

Located right beside the Cascade Saddle, a climb to the saddle allows you a view of the intier length of ...   More ▶︎
The Siberia Valley

The Siberia Valley

This is looking downvalley from just below the Siberia hut. The Siberia airstrip is located right of frame across the ...   More ▶︎
Five Passes via Lake Nerine and North Col

Five Passes via Lake Nerine and North Col

A classic tramp north of the Routeburn. Rather than exit via the Rockburn, we extended the trip through Lake Nerine ...   More ▶︎
Rees - Dart

Rees - Dart

Starting at Muddy Creek, this track heads up the Rees River to the head of the valley with a short ...   More ▶︎
Rockburn Hut

Rockburn Hut

DOC advises that the Rockburn Hut is closed "due to adverse weather conditions" .... and a fairly solid tree !   More ▶︎
Gillespie Pass

Gillespie Pass

Looking down to the neck   More ▶︎
Gillespie Pass

Gillespie Pass

Looking down at the Young side of the Pass.   More ▶︎
Gillespie Pass Circuit

Gillespie Pass Circuit

This is a 3-4 day track that is located near Makarora at the head of Lake Wanaka. Being a loop ...   More ▶︎
Key Summit

Key Summit

Short, easy walk at the start of the Routeburn Track to a low summit. Panoramic views of the Greenstone, Hollyford, ...   More ▶︎
rees valley

rees valley

pleasant walk up the rees valley. the track gets a bit swampy at the start and then a few avalance ...   More ▶︎
Five Passes

Five Passes

A classic trip starting and finishing at the Routeburn road. The five passes are; Sugarloaf pass, Park pass, Cow saddle, Fiery ...   More ▶︎
Waterfall Flat from above

Waterfall Flat from above

Scungy weather continues to obscure the views, topped by a raging wind....   More ▶︎
Waterfall Face, Wilkin River

Waterfall Face, Wilkin River

Misty rain obscures the infamous Waterfall Face   More ▶︎
Broken bridge

Broken bridge

The bridge at the start of the Routeburn Track, damaged by a slip, August 2008.   More ▶︎
The Serpentine Range and the Three Passes

The Serpentine Range and the Three Passes

A six day trip around the Three Passes, including a traverse of the Serpentine Range instead of the North Route ...   More ▶︎
Lake Wilson and the Valley of the Trolls

Lake Wilson and the Valley of the Trolls

An overnight or multiday scenic diversion from the Routeburn Great Walk. The Valley of the Trolls is easily accessed from ...   More ▶︎
Cascade Saddle Camp

Cascade Saddle Camp

Nice campsite where the Cascade Saddle track crosses the top of Cascade Creek, with Mt Aspiring visible over the ridge. ...   More ▶︎
Siberia Hut

Siberia Hut

Popular hut in the Siberia Valley. Part of the Gillespie Pass circuit.   More ▶︎
Siberia Hut

Siberia Hut

This is a popular hut on the Gillespie Pass circuit from the Young to the Wilkin.   More ▶︎
New Siberia Hut

New Siberia Hut

The new hut was built and completed by the end of November 2011. It's a lovely little hut and after ...   More ▶︎
Wilkins - Young (Gillespie Pass) Circuit

Wilkins - Young (Gillespie Pass) Circuit

Crossing the Makarora river on foot to the Young valley. Ascending to Young Hut in the first day. 2nd Day ...   More ▶︎
Crucible Lake

Crucible Lake

Taken from the Western end of the morrain, gives a good idea as to why the lake is named. Often ...   More ▶︎
North Wilkin from Top Forks Hut

North Wilkin from Top Forks Hut

Wilkin River north branch, from the verandah at Top Forks Hut   More ▶︎
Top Forks Hut (Wilkin)

Top Forks Hut (Wilkin)

There are two huts at Top Forks (total 16 bunks, stove / fireplace, firewood available, tank water). The smaller is ...   More ▶︎
Looking up the Rockburn

Looking up the Rockburn

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

Rockburn Hut

Rockburn hut. taken 22-Jan-2010   More ▶︎
Rockburn Hut

Rockburn Hut

Rockburn Hut or McIntyres Hut. Near the confluence of Rock Burn and Dart River. A very rough and uninviting hut. ...   More ▶︎
Rees Saddle from near Cleft Peak

Rees Saddle from near Cleft Peak

Rees Saddle from near Cleft Peak; Snowy Creek to the right, & the Rees to the left.   More ▶︎
Rees Saddle

Rees Saddle

This picture was take at the top of the rees saddle looking down towards the rees vally in december 2006   More ▶︎
Upper Wilkin South Branch

Upper Wilkin South Branch

Taken from above the Waterfall Face looking South West towards Pickelhaube. Pearson Saddle is the low grassy bit beneath Pickelhaube ...   More ▶︎
Waterfall Flat from ontop of the Waterfall Face

Waterfall Flat from ontop of the Waterfall Face

Having made it to the top you are gifted views such as this.   More ▶︎

Lake Mackenzie Campsite

Small campsite on the Routeburn Track located near the hut.   More ▶︎
Lake Mackenzie Hut

Lake Mackenzie Hut

A Great Walks Hut on the Routeburn Track. During the summer season, bookings are required, with a maximum two-night stay. ...   More ▶︎
Camp on Sugarloaf Pass

Camp on Sugarloaf Pass

A good way to start a trip going into the Rockburn is to leave Glenorchy late in the day and ...   More ▶︎
Earland Falls

Earland Falls

A 174m watterfall that the Routeburn track passes right underneath.   More ▶︎
Lake Harris, Routeburn Track.

Lake Harris, Routeburn Track.

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

Lake Harris

January 2009, Although it doesn't look like, we had awesome weather :)   More ▶︎
Routeburn Falls

Routeburn Falls

Located near the Falls hut these impressive falls are passed on the way to Harris Saddle.   More ▶︎
Dart Glacier

Dart Glacier

Descending from Cascade Saddle. March 2014   More ▶︎
Birthplace of Rivers

Birthplace of Rivers

From such humble beginnings does the South branch of the Wilkin start.   More ▶︎
Cattle Flat Biv

Cattle Flat Biv

Plenty of room for everyone to get out of the rain and enjoy a brew   More ▶︎
Cattle Flat Bivy Rock

Cattle Flat Bivy Rock

A huge shelter rock in the Dart half way between Dart & Daleys Huts. It is back in the bush ...   More ▶︎
Rabbit Pass

Rabbit Pass

A view of Rabbit Pass from just below the drop off point. In the distant is the route from Waterfall ...   More ▶︎
My wife crossing the schist slab below the Pylon

My wife crossing the schist slab below the Pylon

Being relatively new to this we found croosing the schist slab below the Pylon fairly tricky. The "track" was a ...   More ▶︎
Cascade Saddle

Cascade Saddle

Alpine crossing linking the valleys of the West Matukituki and the Dart Rivers.   More ▶︎
Cascade Saddle

Cascade Saddle

Frozen South Island Edelweiss

Frozen South Island Edelweiss

Leucogenes grandiceps (thanks john dutchie) on Cascade Saddle, above the Dart Glacier (April 2009)   More ▶︎
Dart Valley from Cascade Saddle

Dart Valley from Cascade Saddle

This is inspiring country (April 2009)   More ▶︎

Cascade Saddle Route

2.5 Day traverse from Wanaka to Glenorchy   More ▶︎
The Blue Pools

The Blue Pools

A bridge over the Blue river just a 10 minute nature walk from the Haast highway allows viewing of the ...   More ▶︎
Top Forks Hut (Wilkin)

Top Forks Hut (Wilkin)

Top Forks Hut, in the Wilkin Valley. The last hut north of the infamous rabbit pass.   More ▶︎
Rabbit Pass from under Lois Peak

Rabbit Pass from under Lois Peak

Looking West along the cliff top towards Rabbit Pass, Pickelhaube and the Beauty Ridge above, the East Matukituki waterfall below.   More ▶︎
DOC campsite at Young Forks

DOC campsite at Young Forks

Located 2 minutes from the swingbridge up the Young North branch and about 2 hours from Young hut, this is ...   More ▶︎
Cascade hut

Cascade hut

Cascade hut in the West Matukituki valley, about 10km from the carpart, only about 1.5km short of Aspiring hut.   More ▶︎
Cascade hut

Cascade hut

Cascade hut in the West Matukituki valley, about 10km from the carpart, only about 1.5km short of Aspiring hut.   More ▶︎

Cascade hut

Cascade hut in the West Matukituki valley, about 10km from the carpart, only about 1.5km short of Aspiring hut.   More ▶︎
Lake MacKenzie

Lake MacKenzie

The lake just below the DoC hut, looking towards Emily Pass.   More ▶︎
Crucible Lake 2

Crucible Lake 2

Crucible Lake located under Mt Alba often contains iceburgs but none were present this April.   More ▶︎
Walking on Air

Walking on Air

Joseph (10 years old at the time) leaping across the stream on the way up to Crucible Lake, which is ...   More ▶︎
Lake Crucible 2

Lake Crucible 2

Wilkin Mar 05   More ▶︎
Lake Crucible (trampers on moraine near outlet)

Lake Crucible (trampers on moraine near outlet)

Wilkin Mar 05   More ▶︎
Along way up

Along way up

The track to Gillespie Pass climbs nearly verically towards the pass. This is looking back down into the Young Valley ...   More ▶︎
East Matukituki Cliff Route

East Matukituki Cliff Route

Not a good picture of the route, but the best I have! The descent down starts in the sunny bit ...   More ▶︎
Cascade Saddle Route from Aspiring Hut

Cascade Saddle Route from Aspiring Hut

The route does not actually cross the saddle, but follows the rugged spur in the top centre of this photograph, ...   More ▶︎
Mount Aspiring

Mount Aspiring

Peering over the shoulder of Rob Roy Peak, late afternoon, Aspiring Hut.   More ▶︎
Aspiring Hut

Aspiring Hut

This 1949 hut is constructed from local schist.   More ▶︎
Aspiring Hut

Aspiring Hut

This historic hut in the West Matukituki Valley was constructed of local schist, and opened at Easter 1949. Situated immediately ...   More ▶︎
Harris Saddle Shelter

Harris Saddle Shelter

Enclosed day shelter perched on Harris Saddle, on the Routeburn Track. Overnight use prohibited. A side trip from here leads ...   More ▶︎
Closeup of the Wilkin Waterfall Route

Closeup of the Wilkin Waterfall Route

Hard to get a good angle of this! The route initially goes up the middle of the 2nd to the ...   More ▶︎
The Wilkin Waterfall Face

The Wilkin Waterfall Face

The route to Rabbit Pass climbs up the cliff to the right of the falls.   More ▶︎
Avalanche at Crucible Lake

Avalanche at Crucible Lake

A crackling boom was followed by rumbling and a small 20-30 second avalanche of ice and snow came crashing down ...   More ▶︎
Tramp from the Haast to the Blue

Tramp from the Haast to the Blue

Tramping the Burke, Howe, Okuru and the Blue rivers via the Douglas and Maori saddles.   More ▶︎
Maori Saddle

Maori Saddle

Crossing of the Main Divide from the Okuru River to the Blue River. 1245m. This photo taken from Douglas Saddle. ...   More ▶︎
Cascade Saddle

Cascade Saddle

Looking down at the Saddle from above Heads Leap. A 500 metre cliff drops off to the Cascade creek floor ...   More ▶︎
Lake Harris Western Shore

Lake Harris Western Shore

The western end of Lake Harris looking towards the entrance to the Valley of the Trolls. The route to the ...   More ▶︎
Lower Matukituki

Lower Matukituki

Taken from the Cascade Saddle route a short distance below the Pylon looking downvalley towards the carpark at Raspberry Flat. ...   More ▶︎
Glengyle Peak

Glengyle Peak

Taken from below the Pylon on the Cascade Saddle route looking across the West matukituki towards Glengyle. If you look ...   More ▶︎
West Matukituki valley

West Matukituki valley

Taken from the Cascade Saddle route not far below the Pylon, looking up valley towards Mt Aspiring which towers above ...   More ▶︎
Dart Hut

Dart Hut

Dart Hut

Dart Hut

Dart Track   More ▶︎
Old Routeburn Falls Hut 1989

Old Routeburn Falls Hut 1989

The old Routeburn Falls Hut I stayed at in 2 November 1989 and 23 January 1990. Picture from November 1989. ...   More ▶︎
Harris Saddle, Routeburn

Harris Saddle, Routeburn

Harris Saddle, Routeburn, Sept 2006   More ▶︎
Kerin Forks

Kerin Forks

Taken from the True Right side of the Wilkin River and looking up at the Siberia/Wilkin confluence. Kerin Forks hut ...   More ▶︎
Routeburn Flats

Routeburn Flats

Grassy camping next to Routeburn Flats Hut.   More ▶︎
Lake Howden at sunset

Lake Howden at sunset

Lake Howden from the Howden Hut   More ▶︎
Howden Hut

Howden Hut

Hut on the Routeburn Track, destroyed by a landslide in February 2020.   More ▶︎
East Branch Matukituki visible through the rain

East Branch Matukituki visible through the rain

Demon descent in the conditions   More ▶︎

The East Matukituki from Rabbit Pass - a video

Shot on my point and shoot digital camera, hopefully gives some idea of the amazing view from this spot!   More ▶︎
The East Matukituki from Rabbit Pass

The East Matukituki from Rabbit Pass

From just past the pass looking South over the valley from some 600 metres above the valley floor.   More ▶︎
Descent of the Matukituki Cliff

Descent of the Matukituki Cliff

Taken from the top of the cliff the route zigzags steeply down on the left of frame for about 20m ...   More ▶︎
New Dredge Lake

New Dredge Lake

The new lake at Dredge Flat on the Dart River.   More ▶︎
Icebergs in Crucible Lake

Icebergs in Crucible Lake

Taken January 24 2010, Crucible was full of bergs and avalanch debris this day.   More ▶︎
Harris Saddle Old Emergency Shelter

Harris Saddle Old Emergency Shelter

This old Emergency Shelter on Harris Saddle (1277m) is now replaced by something larger/better. This picture is from 2 November ...   More ▶︎
Routeburn Shelter

Routeburn Shelter

another rainy day at the start of the Routeburn (April 2009)   More ▶︎
Routeburn Shelter

Routeburn Shelter

Enclosed shelter at the Wakatipu end of the Routeburn Track. Overnight use prohibited.   More ▶︎
The Valley of the Trolls

The Valley of the Trolls

Looking into the rain swept valley. The route in climbs over the rocks on the True Right of the Route ...   More ▶︎
Rabbit Pass is up there

Rabbit Pass is up there

View from the East Branch Matukituki River of the descent from Rabbit Pass   More ▶︎
The boys, Gillespie Pass, Jan 2001

The boys, Gillespie Pass, Jan 2001

Aged 11 and 14, the lads proved remarkably resilient on the Wilkin/Young tramp, braving sandflies a the "Young Forks lunch ...   More ▶︎
Lake Howden

Lake Howden

Summer at Lake Howden is a magic time. The wind is warm, days are hot and sunny, and the fellow ...   More ▶︎
The Young River/Makarora River Confluence

The Young River/Makarora River Confluence

This is looking West up the Young Valley. The Gillespie Pass Circuit starts here at the other side of the ...   More ▶︎
Tramping in the Wilkin Waterfall valley

Tramping in the Wilkin Waterfall valley

Approaching the dreaded 200m Wilkin Waterfall face, we're dwarfed by the 400m waterfall tumbling off the North slopes of Mt ...   More ▶︎
North Route Burn Rock bivvy

North Route Burn Rock bivvy

2 person biv rumoured to be 500m from the Routeburn Track in the North Branch of the Route Burn on ...   More ▶︎
North Routeburn Rock bivvy

North Routeburn Rock bivvy

I've guessed the location from a description but don't take my word for it.   More ▶︎
The Head of the Young Valley

The Head of the Young Valley

The Head of the valley shortly before leaving the valley floor to begin the climb to Gillespie Pass up the ...   More ▶︎
Lake Harris from Conical Hill

Lake Harris from Conical Hill

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

from Cascade Saddle

looking to the SE from Cascade Saddle, across Heads Leap to Cascade Falls   More ▶︎
beansburn track

beansburn track

a route that follows the beansburn valley. lake unknown can be reached from here. times: beansburn mouth-rock bivvy no 1 1-1.5 ...   More ▶︎
Waterfall Flat

Waterfall Flat

Looking over the South branch of the Wilkin towards the Wilkin Waterfall Face and Mt Taurus.   More ▶︎
Damaged bridge between Routeburn Falls and Routeburn Flats Huts

Damaged bridge between Routeburn Falls and Routeburn Flats Huts

Photograph courtesy of DOC, I think. Around 30 April. Repairs not expected for about 3 months. This creek is easily ...   More ▶︎
Routeburn Tops

Routeburn Tops

The Route Burn meanders through this basin beneach Harris Saddle.   More ▶︎
Young and Makarora Rivers

Young and Makarora Rivers

Confluence of the Young and Makarora Rivers near Haast Pass   More ▶︎
Snow Bridge Gorge

Snow Bridge Gorge

One of a couple of snow bridges that remain year round in here.   More ▶︎
Hollyford Valley

Hollyford Valley

The Hollyford Valley floor sits just above sea level, while the Routeburn Track creeps along the Serpentine Range at around ...   More ▶︎
Rabbit Pass from Pearson Saddle

Rabbit Pass from Pearson Saddle

Looking from a great spot for lunch on the saddle towards the pass.   More ▶︎
View from Pearson Saddle

View from Pearson Saddle

Looking West into the Pearson River valley with a distant glimpse of the Waiatoto valley.   More ▶︎
Mount Aspiring National Park

Mount Aspiring National Park

The third-largest national park, although most of its space is under-utilised. The Routeburn is the second busiest trail in New ...   More ▶︎
Emily Peak Reflections

Emily Peak Reflections

Serenity can be found early morning at places like Lake Mackenzie.   More ▶︎
Misty Morning Reflections at Lake MacKenzie

Misty Morning Reflections at Lake MacKenzie

Taken from near the campisite at the top of lake on a cool crisp March morning, fog swirls over reflections ...   More ▶︎
Aspiring Flat and Sisyphus Peak

Aspiring Flat and Sisyphus Peak

A one and two-half day tramp up the East Matukituki to overnight in Aspiring Flats, with a day trip up ...   More ▶︎
Looking south from Sysiphus Peak

Looking south from Sysiphus Peak

The Matukituki East Branch winds its way down to meet the West Branch, where we started this walk yesterday. It's ...   More ▶︎
Snowbridge Gorge

Snowbridge Gorge

Permanent snow remains in the gorge that the South branch of the Wilkin river flows.   More ▶︎
Wilkin River flats

Wilkin River flats

Wilkin River flats, below Kevin Forks Hut.   More ▶︎
Lake Sylvan

Lake Sylvan

A calm forested lake in the Dart Valley near Glenorchy.   More ▶︎
Emily Creek

Emily Creek

In Emily Creek looking down towards the bridge. Once you you get past the initial large boulders it's a typical ...   More ▶︎
Routeburn

Routeburn

Taken from a slip below the Routeburn Falls hut (April 2009)   More ▶︎
The sun is always brighter on the other side

The sun is always brighter on the other side

That's the last we'll see of the sun tonight. The Rees valley continues to be flooded with rays. Rees Saddle from ...   More ▶︎
Overnight beside Snowy Ck. - Mt.Aspiring NP NZ

Overnight beside Snowy Ck. - Mt.Aspiring NP NZ

Looking upstream on Snowy Ck. after crossing Rees saddle. Around the corner is a broad spur giving access to a ...   More ▶︎
Valley of the Trolls from rock bivy

Valley of the Trolls from rock bivy

Despite the abundance of boulders in the Valley of the Trolls, there is vertually no natural shelter here. One place ...   More ▶︎
Lake Mackenzie and the Ailsa Range

Lake Mackenzie and the Ailsa Range

Mackenzie Hut is near the lake edge, with the guided walks hut further back.   More ▶︎
Valley of the Trolls Rock bivvy

Valley of the Trolls Rock bivvy

Rock bivvy formed by an overhanging cliff. Probably enough room for about a dozen people but the northern end is ...   More ▶︎
Valley of the Trolls Rock bivvy

Valley of the Trolls Rock bivvy

Rock bivvy underneath an overhanging cliff about half way up the Valley of the Trolls and about 40m above the ...   More ▶︎
Routeburn Flats

Routeburn Flats

An interesting hours excursion from Routeburn Falls hut takes you up the hill to the South of the hut giving ...   More ▶︎
Lake Whakatipu from Sugarloaf

Lake Whakatipu from Sugarloaf

On the five passes route. Lake Whakatipu from just above Sugarloaf pass. taken Jan 2010   More ▶︎
Dart River

Dart River

looking down the Dart - about to head into the forest Feb 2013   More ▶︎
Emily Pass

Emily Pass

Emily Pass from Lake Mackenzie   More ▶︎

The Divide Shelter

Open shelter at the Milford end of the Routeburn Track. Overnight use prohibited.   More ▶︎
Young Hut

Young Hut

Young hut in the rain   More ▶︎
Young Hut

Young Hut

Young hut in the rain   More ▶︎
Valley of the Trolls, January 16, 2012

Valley of the Trolls, January 16, 2012

Result of 24 hours snow fall on Jan 14 & 15. What about summer! Looking back towards the Routeburn Track.   More ▶︎
Great Walks Information

Great Walks Information

The DOC Great Walks are a set of premium tramping tracks throughout New Zealand.   More ▶︎
Emily Basin

Emily Basin

High above the Routeburn at the top of Emily Creek, about 1.5 hours climb from Emily Creek bridge. Fraser Col ...   More ▶︎
Greenstone Saddle Camping Area

Greenstone Saddle Camping Area

Large informal campsite at Greenstone Saddle, near the top of the Greenstone Track.   More ▶︎
Young Hut

Young Hut

A newly built hut (2006) with stainless steel benches. A inside sink with tap from rain tank. 2 rooms, one ...   More ▶︎
Young Hut

Young Hut

The Young Hut - nice hut!   More ▶︎
Routeburn Flats

Routeburn Flats

The view over Routeburn Flats is the quintessential photo of the Routeburn Track   More ▶︎
The track is booked out? Try TrekWatch.net

The track is booked out? Try TrekWatch.net

SMS texts directly to your cellphone when a place becomes available. Free of charge!   More ▶︎
The Route up to Lake Wilson

The Route up to Lake Wilson

It begins here at the foot of the waterfall at the head of the Valley of the Trolls and climbs ...   More ▶︎
Crucible Valley

Crucible Valley

Having cleared the bushline this view is offered of the head of the valley. The morrain forms Crucible Lake.   More ▶︎
Morning at the Greenstone Saddle Camping Area.

Morning at the Greenstone Saddle Camping Area.

Morning at the Greenstone Saddle Camping Area. McKellar Saddle, cloaked in cloud and dusted with snow, is left of centre.   More ▶︎
Hollyford Valley

Hollyford Valley

The Hollyford from the Routeburn Track   More ▶︎
The Darran Mountains

The Darran Mountains

Taken from the Routeburn North of The Orchard, almost the whole length of the Hollyford valley is visible with Lake ...   More ▶︎
Rees Vally

Rees Vally

A photo taken looking towards the rees saddle, taken inbetween rees saddle and shelter rock hut   More ▶︎
West Matukituki Valley

West Matukituki Valley

Looking down into valley   More ▶︎
Dart Valley

Dart Valley

A camp with a view over the East Matukituki

A camp with a view over the East Matukituki

Kathryn returns from Dragonfly Peak to her camp on the ridge to South AlbertBurn saddle from the East Matukituki.   More ▶︎
The Disappearing Tarn and Apollo Peak Reflections

The Disappearing Tarn and Apollo Peak Reflections

The first mini lake encountered is the small Disappearing tarn.   More ▶︎
Scott Creek

Scott Creek

Scott Creek from the Routeburn Road Bridge.   More ▶︎
Scott Saddle route (Dart to Caples)

Scott Saddle route (Dart to Caples)

This route crosses the easiest pass from the Dart to Caples Valleys, via Scott Creek, Scott Saddle and Kay Creek ...   More ▶︎
Emily Pass South View

Emily Pass South View

What a difference a month makes. Left photo mid December 2014. Right photo mid January 2015.   More ▶︎
Emily Pass View

Emily Pass View

The view north from Emily Pass. December 2014   More ▶︎
Route up to Emily Pass

Route up to Emily Pass

This is looking west at the northern route up to Emily Pass, and is the opposite direction from this photo: ...   More ▶︎
Fraser Col to Emily Pass Sidle.

Fraser Col to Emily Pass Sidle.

This photo is looking east at Fraser Col from the true right top of the gut of the initial climb ...   More ▶︎
Harris Saddle and Valley of the Trolls from Lake Wilson outlet

Harris Saddle and Valley of the Trolls from Lake Wilson outlet

At the top of the climb to Lake Wilson this great view is to be had when looking south. Ocean ...   More ▶︎
Greenstone Track

Greenstone Track

A famous, easy track along red tussock river flats.   More ▶︎
Lake Wilson from the outlet

Lake Wilson from the outlet

The first view of Lake Wilson you are greeted with upon reaching the lake. Theres good camping here. 5th Jan ...   More ▶︎
Rees Vally

Rees Vally

This is a picture taken on the rees/dart track and is on day 2 of our tramp in between shelter ...   More ▶︎
Sisyphus Peak from Wilmot Saddle

Sisyphus Peak from Wilmot Saddle

Still 200m to go. Sisyphus Peak (1859m) from Wilmot Saddle (1682m).   More ▶︎
Rainbow Stream

Rainbow Stream

Probably at about 1000m here, 500m above Aspiring Flats visible below. We faffed around somewhere near here and lost a couple ...   More ▶︎
Rees valley

Rees valley

Looking up the Rees valley from near 25-mile spur (April 2009)   More ▶︎
Lake Diana Reflections

Lake Diana Reflections

The lower slopes of Mt Betsy Jane and Mt Pollux reflected in Lake Diana.   More ▶︎
Southern (waterfall) route up Erebus

Southern (waterfall) route up Erebus

A photgraph from near the bottom of the climb up the southern route to Erebus (I had just climbed down ...   More ▶︎
The Orchard

The Orchard

Open space edged by ribbonwood near Lake Mackenzie.   More ▶︎
Lake Diana Reflections 2

Lake Diana Reflections 2

The Snow Bridge Gorge gap between Mt Twilight and Mt Betsy Jane reflected in Lake Diana.   More ▶︎
Lake Dianna

Lake Dianna

The 1st of the three main lakes of the North branch of the Wilkin it is perhaps the least stunning ...   More ▶︎
The Newland Stream

The Newland Stream

Taken from the true left side of the Wilkin after a dangerous fording of the flooded Newland stream. Moirs guide ...   More ▶︎
Lake Wilson Panorama

Lake Wilson Panorama

Lake Wilson with Mt Erebus and Mt Xenicus above. 5th Jan 2013   More ▶︎
Routes up Mt Erebus

Routes up Mt Erebus

There are at least 3 possible routes to climb Erebus from Lake Wilson. The red and blue routes go up ...   More ▶︎
Lake Lucidus Morain Walls and the Upper Wilkin Valley

Lake Lucidus Morain Walls and the Upper Wilkin Valley

Mts Juno and Vesta tower over the massive morain which conceals Lake Lucidus.   More ▶︎
Emily Basin from Fraser Col

Emily Basin from Fraser Col

Looking north from Fraser Col across Emily Basin. January 2015.   More ▶︎
Fraser Creek

Fraser Creek

One of several valleys that cut into the southern Humboldt Mountains. It passes through many kilometres of beech forest, river ...   More ▶︎
Emily Pass 1400m Basin

Emily Pass 1400m Basin

What a difference a month makes. Left photo mid December 2014. Right photo mid January 2015.   More ▶︎
Fraser Valley from Fraser Col

Fraser Valley from Fraser Col

The view down the Fraser from just below the Col. January 2015.   More ▶︎
Fraser Valley

Fraser Valley

The Fraser Valley from Fraser Col   More ▶︎
Ruth Flat Bivy

Ruth Flat Bivy

Found at the North End of Ruth Flat this bivy provides easy accomodation for those not wanting to carry on ...   More ▶︎
Frosty Morning in the East Matukituki

Frosty Morning in the East Matukituki

Taken from near the rock biv at the top of Ruth Flats looking North towards Rabbit Pass in the clouds.   More ▶︎
Lake Marian

Lake Marian

Short walk from the Hollyford Road up to a hanging valley and lake in the Darran Mountains.   More ▶︎
A visit to South AlbertBurn saddle

A visit to South AlbertBurn saddle

Michael crosses the snow slopes above Hester Pinney Creek. The sun has only just risen over the saddle and the ...   More ▶︎

Route from Pine Creek to Matukituki Valley via Shotover Saddle

(Partial) route from Pine Creek to Matukituki via Shotover Saddle. The cattle track passage in this file is probably very ...   More ▶︎
North Ruth Flat Rock Bivvy

North Ruth Flat Rock Bivvy

Good rock bivvy formed by an overhanging rock cliff located north of Ruth Flat in the East Matukituki. On topo ...   More ▶︎
Family on Dart Glacier, 2001

Family on Dart Glacier, 2001

Helen and the boys (then 14 and 11) on Dart Glacier (Rees/Dart tramp).   More ▶︎
Rock of Ages Bivouac

Rock of Ages Bivouac

An overhang above the Kitchener River and Aspiring Flats, near the Matukituki East Branch. Room to sleep 10, although exposed ...   More ▶︎
Approaching the South AlbertBurn saddle and the sun

Approaching the South AlbertBurn saddle and the sun

An early start made it easier to cross the slopes above Hester Pinney Ck. We were pleased to make it ...   More ▶︎
Double-Barrel - Fraser Pass

Double-Barrel - Fraser Pass

A steep, loose but otherwise straight forward pass out of the Double Barrel into the Fraser   More ▶︎
Shovel Flat in the West Matukituki

Shovel Flat in the West Matukituki

A beutiful spot with heaps of great camping sites, French Ridge is the major ridge descending to the valley floor ...   More ▶︎
Marian Creek

Marian Creek

Taken from the viewing gantry, an easy 10 minute walk from the carpark, Marian creek tumbles down the hillside on ...   More ▶︎
Lake Wilson from near Mt Erebus

Lake Wilson from near Mt Erebus

I didnt summit Erebus due to exhaustion and the snow conditions but from 1860m the view is almost as fine! ...   More ▶︎
Head of the Fraser Valley

Head of the Fraser Valley

This photo is taken from the site marked on the topo map where a rock bivy is supposed to exist. ...   More ▶︎
Double Barrel from pass with the Fraser

Double Barrel from pass with the Fraser

Double Barrel Creek from the pass into the Fraser. Mt Earnslaw looking bare & bleak without snow cover in the ...   More ▶︎
Lennox Creek, South Branch

Lennox Creek, South Branch

Upper crossing of Lennox Creek (south branch). Not a place to be with unstable snow above. The next viable crossing is ...   More ▶︎
Rock of Ages bivvy - Mt.Aspiring Flats

Rock of Ages bivvy - Mt.Aspiring Flats

A short distance from the East Matukituki, through which flows Kitchener stream is Aspiring Flats. Coveniently located is a rock ...   More ▶︎
Earnslaw Hut - Mt.Earnslaw - Mt.Aspiring NP

Earnslaw Hut - Mt.Earnslaw - Mt.Aspiring NP

At appx 980m set in beech forest above the Rees valley. This historic hut is on a short 50m side ...   More ▶︎
Lake Mackenzie

Lake Mackenzie

Lake MacKenzie from the basin below Emily Col. Good campspots and a so-so rock biv marked by a cairn.   More ▶︎
Earnslaw Hut

Earnslaw Hut

Rough four-bunk historic hut below Kea Basin on the ascent to Mt Earnslaw   More ▶︎
Emily Pass 1200m Basin

Emily Pass 1200m Basin

There's great camping to be had in the large grassy basin at just over 1200m on the south side of ...   More ▶︎
Earnslaw Hut

Earnslaw Hut

Earnslaw hut. Located near Kea Basin on the slopes of Mt Earnslaw, above the Rees valley.   More ▶︎
Looking inside Earnslaw Hut - Mt.Aspiring NP

Looking inside Earnslaw Hut - Mt.Aspiring NP

An old hut with a distinctive rustic look. I believe many people would prefer to occupy the rock bivvy at ...   More ▶︎
View from Lake Alabaster

View from Lake Alabaster

mountain shot from Lake Alabaster   More ▶︎
Hollyford Track

Hollyford Track

The Hollyford Track is a classic lowland Fiordland route from the Hollyford Road out to the coast at Martins Bay.   More ▶︎
THE THE DEMON TRAIL

THE THE DEMON TRAIL

Lots of up and down all day   More ▶︎
THE THE DEMON TRAIL

THE THE DEMON TRAIL

Lots of up and down all day   More ▶︎
THE THE DEMON TRAIL

THE THE DEMON TRAIL

Lots of up and down all day   More ▶︎
THE START OF THE DEMON TRAIL

THE START OF THE DEMON TRAIL

Over this bridge the trail starts to live up to its name   More ▶︎
Stormy skies over Lake Wilson

Stormy skies over Lake Wilson

It blew but didn't come to much   More ▶︎
Dragonfly slopes

Dragonfly slopes

From a short distance above South AlbertBurn saddle. Whare-Kea Lodge can be seen below in the saddle. Note: The saddle ...   More ▶︎
Kea Basin Bivvy - Mt.Earnslaw

Kea Basin Bivvy - Mt.Earnslaw

This is one of the best bivvy rocks i've seen. Situated at appx 1060m on the north flank of Mt.Earnslaw. ...   More ▶︎
Lake Wilson

Lake Wilson

Near the Harris Saddle on the Routeburn Track   More ▶︎
Lake Lucidus from Atop the Morain Wall

Lake Lucidus from Atop the Morain Wall

After reaching Lake Lucidus its well worth fording the outlet stream and scrambling up the South morain for a stunning ...   More ▶︎
Camping at Lake Wilson

Camping at Lake Wilson

When the snows gone, the head of the lake is a spectacular place to pitch your tent. January 2017   More ▶︎
Lake Lucidus

Lake Lucidus

Located beneath Mt Caster and Apollo Peak, Lucidus is a great example of a lateral morain lake.   More ▶︎

Lake Unknown

Overnight trip to Lake Unknown   More ▶︎
Lake Unknown

Lake Unknown

Lake Unknown lies high between the Beans Burn & the Rockburn. The Dart Valley is visible behind about 750 meters ...   More ▶︎
West Matukituki valley

West Matukituki valley

Looking up the West Matukituki valley   More ▶︎

Falls Creek

Day or overnight trip to a choice of two rock bivvies off the Milford Road.   More ▶︎
Kay Creek

Kay Creek

Kay Creek, upstream from Kay Creek Hut   More ▶︎
Fraser Creek flats

Fraser Creek flats

Fraser Creek passes through several grass flats which get more and more pleasant the closer to the head of the ...   More ▶︎
Mt Tutoko and the Darrans from Lake Wilson

Mt Tutoko and the Darrans from Lake Wilson

While on a circuit of Lake Wilson, Peak 1680 is a hard scramble on the northwestern corner of the lake. ...   More ▶︎
Fraser Creek Waterfall

Fraser Creek Waterfall

Unnamed waterfall crashing out of a hanging valley about half way up the Fraser. Its well worth the 15-20 minute ...   More ▶︎
Wilkin River

Wilkin River

A 3 day tramp from Kerin Forks hut to the Wonderland Valley. Following the Wilkin River upstream. We took a ...   More ▶︎
Dart Glacier

Dart Glacier

on the way to Cascade saddle, the weather just perfect (April 2009)   More ▶︎
Dart Glacier

Dart Glacier

The Young River

The Young River

The lower Young River passes through beech forest as the Gillespie Pass Circuit heads up its true left bank.   More ▶︎
route from Snowy Creek to Lochnagar via Shotover Saddle

route from Snowy Creek to Lochnagar via Shotover Saddle

Hand drawn route of above   More ▶︎
Lochnagar/Shotover Saddle/Matukituki Valley

Lochnagar/Shotover Saddle/Matukituki Valley

An alpine crossing of a saddle between 2 major river valleys. Usually done as part of a circuit of saddle ...   More ▶︎
Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area

Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area

This UNESCO World Heritage Area occupies the southwestern corner of New Zealand. It includes four national parks, and covers 10% ...   More ▶︎
Shotover saddle tarn over the West Matukituki

Shotover saddle tarn over the West Matukituki

With the Rob Roy glacier directly across the valley we're looking down valley toward Cameron corner where the East and ...   More ▶︎
Shotover Saddle

Shotover Saddle

When we crossed a bridge near to the mouth of the Shotover river just near Queenstown i reminded Kathryn we ...   More ▶︎
Shotover stopover

Shotover stopover

Stopping short of descending to the West Matukituki and camping with sandflies on the valley floor we spent the last ...   More ▶︎
Mt Earnslaw from Earnslaw Burn

Mt Earnslaw from Earnslaw Burn

The cirque at the head of the Earnslaw Burn, taken from the descent from Lennox Pass   More ▶︎
Greenstone / Caples Tracks

Greenstone / Caples Tracks

The Greenstone and Caples Tracks are often linked together to form a circuit from the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Long ...   More ▶︎
Mavora-Greenstone Walkway

Mavora-Greenstone Walkway

Links with Greenstone Track.   More ▶︎
Hobbs Bivvy, Route Burn North Branch

Hobbs Bivvy, Route Burn North Branch

A dry and sheltered bivvy underneath a giant boulder in the North Branch of the Route Burn. Sleeps 4 or ...   More ▶︎
Hobbs Bivvy, Routeburn North Branch

Hobbs Bivvy, Routeburn North Branch

Great dry bivvy located under a giant boulder in the north branch of the Routeburn. Sleeps 4 or 5 but ...   More ▶︎
Scott Creek Hut (removed)

Scott Creek Hut (removed)

Hut has been removed (2010?). Details below for old-time's sake ... Scott Creek Hut (4 beds, fireplace, firewood available, creek water) ...   More ▶︎
McKellar Saddle (945 m), Upper Caples Valley

McKellar Saddle (945 m), Upper Caples Valley

After a steep climb up from Lake McKellar in the Upper Greenstone, you are treated to spectacular views of the ...   More ▶︎
Joe Glacier

Joe Glacier

A view of the head of the Joe river and the remains of the Joe glacier in Aspiring National Park. ...   More ▶︎
Caples Valley Fallow Deer

Caples Valley Fallow Deer

Spooked a mob of 30+ deer back in 06/07.   More ▶︎
Caples Track

Caples Track

A quiet track climbing alongside the Caples River through forest and grassy flats and over a sub-alpine saddle.   More ▶︎
Mt Earnslaw

Mt Earnslaw

A day trip to the summit of Mt Earnslaw   More ▶︎
Mt Earnslaw

Mt Earnslaw

This was a sweet day trip taken in Feb 2008, bluebird day.   More ▶︎
Mt Tyndall

Mt Tyndall

from Cascade Saddle, looking south-east across Heads Leap to Mt Tyndall (2496m) (April 2009)   More ▶︎
Pearl Flat to Scott's Bivvy

Pearl Flat to Scott's Bivvy

A new track has been cut through bush up the true left of the Matukituki river from Pearl Flat to ...   More ▶︎
The spur between Snowy Ck and Pine Ck basin - Lochnagar route

The spur between Snowy Ck and Pine Ck basin - Lochnagar route

The book at Tummel Burn hut in the upper Shotover would have you believe nine out of ten people descend ...   More ▶︎
Approaching Mt Tyndall

Approaching Mt Tyndall

Mt Tyndall (2,496m) sits above the Isobel Glacier south of Cascade Saddle.   More ▶︎
Mt Betsy Jane

Mt Betsy Jane

The Top Flats of the Wilkin valley are dominated by this mountain which towers about Top Forks hut. Named after ...   More ▶︎
Scott Saddle

Scott Saddle

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

Scott Saddle

Scott Saddle (1450m) between Scott Creek and Kay Creek. This is the easiest pass between the Dart and Caples valleys. ...   More ▶︎
Esquilant Bivvy Hut

Esquilant Bivvy Hut

Small hut located on Wright's Col in the Rees Valley.   More ▶︎
Lake Marian

Lake Marian

Taken in October 2010 the lake appeared tiny in comparison to other photos and videos Ive seen of it online, ...   More ▶︎
Dart Valley from Kay Saddle

Dart Valley from Kay Saddle

Looking back down through Scott Basin to the Dart from Kay saddle   More ▶︎

Pleasant Flat Campsite

Campsite by the highway just north of Haast Pass.   More ▶︎
Death Valley Saddle

Death Valley Saddle

Death Valley is an offshoot of Kay Creek and makes an interesting and straight forward alternative to a crossing from ...   More ▶︎
Scott Basin

Scott Basin

Scott Basin at the head of Scott Creek, between the Dart and Caples valleys. Scott Creek Hut (dilapidated) is located ...   More ▶︎
French Ridge Track

French Ridge Track

The French Ridge Track features tangled roots, steep gradients, and clambering down rock walls.   More ▶︎
The North Branch of the Routeburn

The North Branch of the Routeburn

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

Bridge in the Rockburn

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

Snowy Creek

Snowy Creek - viewed from saddle 1950 on the way over from Lochnagar Hut   More ▶︎
Liverpool Hut

Liverpool Hut

The Peach of West Matukituki Valley   More ▶︎
Liverpool Hut

Liverpool Hut

Located on the steep lower slopes of Mount Barff, this hut offers striking views and a route to the Arawhata ...   More ▶︎
Liverpool Hut From Behind

Liverpool Hut From Behind

view of liverpool hut from behind ..mt apiring to the Left   More ▶︎
Liverpool Hut toilet

Liverpool Hut toilet

View from the drop toilet at Liverpool Hut   More ▶︎
Liverpool Hut

Liverpool Hut

-Makeshift Campsite 200 meters from Liverpool Hut -Hut was full so we could not sleep there but we did cook there   More ▶︎
Double Barrel Creek

Double Barrel Creek

Double Barrel Creek from the pass into Death Valley. Catchment is blocked by twin falls at its lower end, but ...   More ▶︎
Upper Caples Hut

Upper Caples Hut

Comfortable hut in the Upper Caples Valley. This hut was closed to the public in February 2014, but is now reopened ...   More ▶︎
Upper Caples Hut

Upper Caples Hut

Comfortable hut on the Caples Track   More ▶︎
Upper Caples Hut

Upper Caples Hut

Upper Caples Hut   More ▶︎
Snowy Creek

Snowy Creek

Looking down Snowy Creek to Rees Saddle   More ▶︎
Kay Lake and Death Valley Saddle

Kay Lake and Death Valley Saddle

Death Valley is an offshoot of Kay Creek and makes an interesting and straight forward alternative to a crossing from ...   More ▶︎
Sleepy Hollow Pass route (Caples to Dart)

Sleepy Hollow Pass route (Caples to Dart)

The Sleepy Hollow pass route from the mid-Caples to the Dart Valley. This can be combined with either a walk ...   More ▶︎
Theatre Flat

Theatre Flat

Approaching Theatre Flat from down valley. On a nice day it's a pleasant place to camp, not so much this ...   More ▶︎
West Matukituki from Liverpool hut

West Matukituki from Liverpool hut

Looking down valley from the hut, Rob Roy Peak dominates above Shovel Flat, the Cascade Saddle is visible in the ...   More ▶︎
Views from Liverpool hut

Views from Liverpool hut

The triangle of Mt Aspiring pokes above the skyline to the left, with Mt French and French Ridge in the ...   More ▶︎
Liverpool hut

Liverpool hut

The new (2009) 10 bunk Liverpool hut beneath Mt Barff.   More ▶︎
Liverpool Hut

Liverpool Hut

Liverpool Hut commands and excellent view down the West Matukituki Vallet   More ▶︎
Big Bay - Pyke - Hollyford Road-end Route

Big Bay - Pyke - Hollyford Road-end Route

Big Bay - Pyke - Hollyford Road-end Route as tramped by us in May 2012 and recorded with Garmin GPS60csx   More ▶︎
The upper basin of Pine Creek. Mt.Aspiring NP NZ

The upper basin of Pine Creek. Mt.Aspiring NP NZ

After crossing over the pass from Snowy Ck, it was thought we'd get a break from the wind. Fortunately we ...   More ▶︎
Theatre Flat

Theatre Flat

Half way up the Rockburn is the giant Theatre Flats. Lake Nerine is at the top of the bluffs at ...   More ▶︎
Esquilant Biv

Esquilant Biv

Gearing up in the early morning to climb Mt Earnslaw. Esquilant is a 6 bunk hut situated at 2,160m.   More ▶︎
Esquilant Biv

Esquilant Biv

A small 6-bunk hut on the shoulder of Mt Earnslaw. Could comfortably sleep 8, although there is not much room ...   More ▶︎
Earnslaw Burn Rock Bivvy, underneath.

Earnslaw Burn Rock Bivvy, underneath.

Underneath the Rock Bivvy. This one is about 20 minutes upstream from the official one on the top map and ...   More ▶︎
Earnslaw Burn Rock Bivvy

Earnslaw Burn Rock Bivvy

This is an alternative bivvy to the one shown on topo maps. This bivvy is about 20 minutes upstream from ...   More ▶︎
Earnslaw Burn Rock Bivvy

Earnslaw Burn Rock Bivvy

Alternative rock bivvy from the biv shown on the topo map. This bivvy is on the true left of the ...   More ▶︎
Liverpool Hut

Liverpool Hut

Viewed from the French Ridge Track across the valley   More ▶︎
Head of the Matukituki Valley West Branch

Head of the Matukituki Valley West Branch

Viewed from French Ridge Track.   More ▶︎
Death Valley from Saddle

Death Valley from Saddle

Death Valley is an offshoot of Kay Creek and makes an interesting and straight forward alternative to a crossing from ...   More ▶︎
Pine Creek

Pine Creek

Upper basin of Pine Creek, crossing to Snowy from Lochnagar   More ▶︎
Death Valley glacier (rems.)

Death Valley glacier (rems.)

Death of a glacier. Death Valley, Humboldt Mountains   More ▶︎
McKellar Hut

McKellar Hut

New hut is being built/opened November 2011. Capacity for 26, two separate bunkrooms and main room.   More ▶︎
Glacier burn - ascent to sleepy hollow pass

Glacier burn - ascent to sleepy hollow pass

From Glacier Burn to Sleepy Hollow pass: route leaves the Glacier Burn track and climbs this scree gully on the ...   More ▶︎
Descent to Glacier Burn

Descent to Glacier Burn

The final descent to Glacier Burn from pt1731, on the route from the Caples valley via Sleepy Hollow.   More ▶︎
Mount Avalanche avalanche

Mount Avalanche avalanche

Viewed from the French Ridge Track. Avalanches from here, from Rob Roy Peak, or from peaks across the valley can ...   More ▶︎
Gloomy Gorge

Gloomy Gorge

Viewed from the French Ridge Track, with Mount Avalanche in the background.   More ▶︎
Key Summit

Key Summit

Key Summit from the Humboldts, looking towards the Earl Mountains. Kay Creek in the foreground   More ▶︎
Key Summit

Key Summit

Key Summit from the Humboldts, looking towards the Earl Mountains. Kay Creek in the foreground   More ▶︎
On the Serpentine Range 2

On the Serpentine Range 2

Looking north from near Point 1489 over the saddle at Point 1410. There is good looking camping on the saddle. ...   More ▶︎
Beans Burn waterfall

Beans Burn waterfall

On the five passes route. Waterfall mid Beans Burn. taken Jan 2010   More ▶︎
Cameron Hut Wanaka/Makarora

Cameron Hut Wanaka/Makarora

Great wee hut- 4 bunk, pot belly stove.   More ▶︎
Cameron(s) Hut, Makarora

Cameron(s) Hut, Makarora

A cozy but spacious 4-bunk hut in the Camerons Creek valley off the Makarora - taken late July 2011. Accessible ...   More ▶︎
View from Cameron(s) Hut, Makarora

View from Cameron(s) Hut, Makarora

The view from a (briefly) open window in Cameron's Hut one late July evening. 3 feet of snow outside - ...   More ▶︎
The mind of a mischief at work

The mind of a mischief at work

Kea show their usual boundless curiosity in Pine Ck basin.   More ▶︎
Have we met?

Have we met?

This may well be the same group that visit us on Shotover Saddle the night after next. The ones who ...   More ▶︎
Olivine Wilderness Area

Olivine Wilderness Area

Remote country in the Olivine Range. The wilderness area includes the Red Hills, the Olivine Ice Plateau, and the Joe ...   More ▶︎
Death Valley

Death Valley

Death Valley is an offshoot of Kay Creek and makes an interesting and straight forward alternative to a crossing from ...   More ▶︎
French Ridge Hut

French Ridge Hut

This new hut is located on the summer snowline on French Ridge, near the head of the Matukituki Valley West ...   More ▶︎
French Ridge Hut at night

French Ridge Hut at night

210 second exposure @ f / 4.0, 17mm   More ▶︎
French Ridge Hut Reflection

French Ridge Hut Reflection

Reflection of the French Ridge Hut in the tarn on a fine April day.   More ▶︎
Dart/Lochnagar

Dart/Lochnagar

10 hour trip from Dart Hut to Lochnagar via Snowy Saddle   More ▶︎
McIntyre Hut

McIntyre Hut

Corrugated iron miners' hut dating from the 1960s.   More ▶︎
McIntyre hut

McIntyre hut

McIntyre hut. taken Sept 2015   More ▶︎

Glenorchy Lagoon

Stroll along boardwalks through this lagoon occupying an old bend of the Rees River. The lagoon is dominated by willows, ...   More ▶︎
Head wall of Wonderland Valley

Head wall of Wonderland Valley

Taken in Mar 2006 after bush bashing up the true right of Wonderland stream. No trail just picking a way ...   More ▶︎
Kay Creek Hut

Kay Creek Hut

Kay Creek Hut, between the Caples and Dart valleys.   More ▶︎

Lake Gunn to Falls Creek.

A challenging day trip or overnight trip in Fiordland.   More ▶︎
McIntosh hut

McIntosh hut

McIntosh hut. Mt Earnslaw in background. taken Sept 2015   More ▶︎
McIntosh Hut (Mac's Hut)

McIntosh Hut (Mac's Hut)

Scheelite miners' hut high on Mount McIntosh, dated around 1915.   More ▶︎
French Ridge Hut

French Ridge Hut

This NZAC hut is located on the summer snowline near Mount Aspiring.   More ▶︎
Mount Avalanche

Mount Avalanche

Sunset view from French Ridge Hut   More ▶︎
Lake Castalia

Lake Castalia

Completely ringed by rock walls, numerous waterfalls tumble off the towering Mercury Peak glaciers to feed Lake Castalia, the North ...   More ▶︎
Camping in the Jumboland

Camping in the Jumboland

After 8 hours slogging up the True left side of the flooded Wilkin it was time to stop for the ...   More ▶︎
Mt Jumbo from Wonderland

Mt Jumbo from Wonderland

View of Mt Jumbo from Wonderland valley   More ▶︎
Kay Creek - Upper Caples

Kay Creek - Upper Caples

April 2006 - Taken while coming back down Kay Creek to the Upper Caples DOC hut   More ▶︎
Standing above Lochnagar (Goat Lake) - Mt.Aspiring NP

Standing above Lochnagar (Goat Lake) - Mt.Aspiring NP

No snow in March 2010 on the south facing slopes to the north of Lochnagar. Taken from the col between ...   More ▶︎
Whakaari Conservation Area

Whakaari Conservation Area

Mountains east of Glenorchy, dotted with scheelite miners' huts and relics.   More ▶︎
Lake Castalia

Lake Castalia

Upper Wilkin Mar 05   More ▶︎
Mmmmmm tasty

Mmmmmm tasty

While stopping for a rest on the way back down to the hut a flock of thirteen Keas drop in ...   More ▶︎
Lake Castalia from the North

Lake Castalia from the North

Sidling around the Eastern shore of the lake takes you into the upper reaches of the Castalia valley, a sea ...   More ▶︎
Mt Christina

Mt Christina

From the McKellar Saddle   More ▶︎
Paradise Road Glenorchy, New Zealand, Fiordland, April 2018

Paradise Road Glenorchy, New Zealand, Fiordland, April 2018

Paradise Road Glenorchy, New Zealand, Fiordland, April 2018   More ▶︎
A meeting with the water.

A meeting with the water.

Providing a different perspective to show the scale of things. Still a couple of hundred metres above the lake. Lochnagar ...   More ▶︎

Scotts Rock Biv

Located at the head of the Matukituki River West Branch, beyond Pearl Flat. The biv is 500m upstream of the upper ...   More ▶︎
Rock Formations on French Ridge

Rock Formations on French Ridge

Interesting formations on the way up the ridge to the Quarterdeck glacier.   More ▶︎
Descending to Lochnagar Hut

Descending to Lochnagar Hut

Standing above the lake to its north. Showing the outlet which becomes sub-terranian. This spur leads down from Pt.1865 which ...   More ▶︎
Lochnagar Hut

Lochnagar Hut

Lochnagar Hut   More ▶︎
Lochnagar Hut

Lochnagar Hut

Old style musterers hut yet rebuilt in 1990. Painted corrugated iron half buried in earth with a partial schist slabbed ...   More ▶︎
Kay Creek Hut

Kay Creek Hut

Kay Creek Hut (sleeps 3-4, fireplace, firewood available, creek water) makes up for in character what it lacks in comfort. ...   More ▶︎
Kay Creek

Kay Creek

Kay Creek, looking downstream from Kay Creek Hut   More ▶︎
Mt French

Mt French

Dawn reveals an overnight dusting of snow covers Mt French and the Quarterdeck glacier.   More ▶︎
Lochnagar Hut

Lochnagar Hut

A hut was built here at Lochnagar in 1982. It was burnt down in 1988. As part of the 150th ...   More ▶︎
Scotts Bivvy

Scotts Bivvy

The floor was too damp to sit on   More ▶︎
Scotts Bivvy

Scotts Bivvy

Standing on top of the Bivvy. The head of the valley beyond   More ▶︎
Scotts Bivvy

Scotts Bivvy

A poor shelter for two people. Beware of the resident stream within the bivvy when it rains   More ▶︎
Gloomy Gorge

Gloomy Gorge

An 800 odd metre drop off seperates French Ridge from Gloomy Gorges floor.   More ▶︎

Arawhata Rock Biv

Rock bivouac in the upper Arawhata River.   More ▶︎
North Branch Route Burn

North Branch Route Burn

From near small tarn on Serpentine Range   More ▶︎
Summer 2017

Summer 2017

January 2017 was complete garbage. While on the Serpentine Range we awoke to found our camp site under snow!   More ▶︎
Brewster track to Mt.Armstrong

Brewster track to Mt.Armstrong

An ascent from the state hwy(SH6),just west of Haast Pass,of over 1700m to a summit on the main divide of ...   More ▶︎
On the Serpentine Range

On the Serpentine Range

Looking south down the range from flat topped Peak 1550, over the unnamed lake that drains into the North Route ...   More ▶︎
North Col from Serpentine Range

North Col from Serpentine Range

Looking north from Peak 1550 towards North Col. Peak 1796, which anchors the northern end of the Serpentine Range, rises ...   More ▶︎
Beans Burn camp

Beans Burn camp

On the five passes route. Camping next to the Beansburn rock biv -- there is room for a couple of ...   More ▶︎
The upper Beansburn from the rock bivvy

The upper Beansburn from the rock bivvy

Some rain appears on the lens as it blows directly into the bivvy site. Good for us we can get ...   More ▶︎
The Quarterdeck Glacier

The Quarterdeck Glacier

Taken from the last rock outcrop at the base of the glacier at around about the 1860m mark, Mt French ...   More ▶︎
Rockburn Skyline

Rockburn Skyline

panorama of the Rockburn from Park Pass Glacier to Theatre Flat - from the outlet of Lake Nerine Feb 2013   More ▶︎
Jean Hut

Jean Hut

Historic miners' hut clad in flattened iron drums. It features a series of rocks suspended from the roof to hold ...   More ▶︎
Jean hut

Jean hut

Jean hut. taken Sept 2015   More ▶︎
Jean hut roof

Jean hut roof

Jean hut roof detail. taken Sept 2015   More ▶︎
Goat kid

Goat kid

Near Jean Hut, Mount Alaska. This young goat was dozing comfortably in the sun, and quite confused about whether or ...   More ▶︎
Heather Jock Hut

Heather Jock Hut

A gentle climb through a mining area to a small hut with panoramic mountain views.   More ▶︎
Snowy Creek

Snowy Creek

Snowy Creek - viewed from saddle 1950 on the way over from Lochnagar Hut   More ▶︎
Snowy Creek

Snowy Creek

Snowy Creek - viewed from saddle 1950 on the way over from Lochnagar Hut   More ▶︎
Mt Aspiring

Mt Aspiring

Rees-Dart Track 2013   More ▶︎

Buckler Burn Forks Hut (Delapidated)

This old miners' hut is located at the confluence of Wallers Creek with the Buckler Burn.   More ▶︎
Upper Shotover

Upper Shotover

Shotover valley from the spur between Tummel Burn and Tyndall Creek.   More ▶︎
Glenorchy

Glenorchy

Glenorchy from the head of Gorge Creek   More ▶︎
View north from Nereus Peak

View north from Nereus Peak

The ridge east of Nereus Peak summit can be reached by a straight forward climb from North Col. Looking north ...   More ▶︎
Dusk, near Heather Jock Hut

Dusk, near Heather Jock Hut

Looking northwest, toward the Cosmos Peaks and Mount Earnslaw.   More ▶︎
Morning view from Heather Jock Hut.

Morning view from Heather Jock Hut.

From left: Tooth Peak 2061m near the Greenstone River mounth, Mount Judah 1416m (foreground), Bold Peak 2118m and Mount Bonpland ...   More ▶︎
Heather Jock Hut

Heather Jock Hut

The view through the hut door.   More ▶︎
Heather Jock Hut

Heather Jock Hut

Wrestling with the sticky door, August 2008.   More ▶︎
Heather Jock Hut

Heather Jock Hut

August evening with Mount McIntosh in the background.   More ▶︎
Heather Jock Hut

Heather Jock Hut

A small miner's hut high on Mount Alaska, near Glenorchy. This little-used hut combines easy access with spectacular panoramic views ...   More ▶︎
Theatre Flat from above

Theatre Flat from above

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

Toilet at Heather Jock Hut

This long drop toilet forms part of a scenic view from Heather Jock Hut. The axle and remains of a solid ...   More ▶︎
A fresh look at the descent to Lake Nerine.

A fresh look at the descent to Lake Nerine.

If visiting the lake from Park Pass it is inevitable you will find yourself at the top of this slope ...   More ▶︎
Heather Jock Hut

Heather Jock Hut

A spectacular location above Glenorchy where the old time Sheelite miners used to toil away. Reached via a track from ...   More ▶︎
Lake Nerine

Lake Nerine

The first view you get of Lake Nerine as you cross the saddle by Point 1594. Jan 2017   More ▶︎
Close up of Park Pass Glacier

Close up of Park Pass Glacier

Showing the snout of the glacier with the tip obscured by the rock wall. Taken from above the steep snowgrass ...   More ▶︎
Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow

From near Bold Peak. Inspired by madpom, I went the opposite direction via Glacier Burn to Kay Creek   More ▶︎
Rees Valley from near Bold Peak

Rees Valley from near Bold Peak

En route to Sleepy Hollow   More ▶︎
Merkl Glacier

Merkl Glacier

photo taken from the easily reached Sunset Peak, looking NE. Feb 2013   More ▶︎
Boozer Hut

Boozer Hut

An historic hut named for a notorious 1930s scheelite miner. The hut is clad in flattened steel drums, and contains ...   More ▶︎
A tarn on the way to Lake Nerine

A tarn on the way to Lake Nerine

This tarn is a very attractive place to stop for a while on the way to Lake Nerine. While it ...   More ▶︎
Boozer hut

Boozer hut

Boozer hut. taken Sept 2015   More ▶︎
Bonnie Jean hut

Bonnie Jean hut

Bonnie Jean hut. taken Sept 2015   More ▶︎
Bonnie Jean hut interior

Bonnie Jean hut interior

Bonnie Jean hut interior. taken Sept 2015   More ▶︎
Bonnie Jean Hut

Bonnie Jean Hut

Built in 1943, this hut near Bonnie Jean Mine is preserved as an on-site museum. It features an old tractor ...   More ▶︎
Camp at Lake Nerine

Camp at Lake Nerine

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

Serpentine Range & Swamp Creek

From near Pt 1796   More ▶︎
West side of Nereus

West side of Nereus

From near Pt 1740   More ▶︎
Swamp Creek

Swamp Creek

From Serpentine Saddle   More ▶︎
Lakelet in the Humboldt Mountains - Mt.Aspiring NP NZ.

Lakelet in the Humboldt Mountains - Mt.Aspiring NP NZ.

Perched high above the Rockburn valley floor, near to Lake Nerine only a little northward toward Park Pass.   More ▶︎
Fraser Creek & Kay Creek

Fraser Creek & Kay Creek

View from route to Steele Creek from the Upper Caples hut   More ▶︎
The route to Lake Nerine from Park Pass

The route to Lake Nerine from Park Pass

Looking from the moraine of Park Pass glacier, the steep snowgrass slopes can be seen to the south. These slopes ...   More ▶︎

Cascade Creek Campsite

Large campsite on the Milford Road at the foot of Lake Gunn. Wheelchair accessible toilet.   More ▶︎
Park Pass glacier - close up the snout.

Park Pass glacier - close up the snout.

The neve certainly looks very accessible from the terminal end. It was only the time factor which disallowed us the ...   More ▶︎
U Pass

U Pass

A short loop track in the Earl Mountains.   More ▶︎
Tummel Burn Hut

Tummel Burn Hut

Low 3 person unbunked private hut with open fire. 3 mattresses present (2009). Water supply from Tummel Burn 20m distant. ...   More ▶︎
Looking back towards Park Pass

Looking back towards Park Pass

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

Beans Burn

On the five passes route. Upper Beans Burn valley from just below Fohn saddle. taken Jan 2010   More ▶︎
Park Pass Glacier

Park Pass Glacier

a highly recommended side trip on the 5 Passes tramp Feb 2013   More ▶︎
to Lake Nerine

to Lake Nerine

on the sidle to Lake Nerine, looking back to Park Pass Glacier   More ▶︎
Is Aspiring erupting?

Is Aspiring erupting?

The sunset behind Mt.Aspiring provides some interesting effect.   More ▶︎
Mt Aspiring

Mt Aspiring

from Cascade saddle (April 2009)   More ▶︎
Lake Hyslop

Lake Hyslop

Small lake beside the Serpentine Saddle   More ▶︎
Hollyford Valley

Hollyford Valley

thick cloud fills the Hollyford Valley as we sidle on the 1600m contour to North Col (Prospector Peak in the ...   More ▶︎
Lake Nerine

Lake Nerine

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

Ice Cave

Remnants of winter snow fall melted from underneath by the North Routeburn. Taken from just below North Col.   More ▶︎
The tops of the Darran Mountains - Fjordland NZ

The tops of the Darran Mountains - Fjordland NZ

The exit from the Lake Nerine basin when heading to North Col overlooks the lower end of Hidden Falls Ck ...   More ▶︎
Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow

situated on the ridge between Glenorchy and Caples Valley   More ▶︎
Terminal lakes of Park Pass glacier

Terminal lakes of Park Pass glacier

To the north of Park Pass (1175m) is Poseidon Pk(2208m) from which flows Park Pass glacier to appx 1500m. It ...   More ▶︎
Tutuko & Madeline

Tutuko & Madeline

Looking across at Mt Tutuko and Madeline across a cloud filled Hollyford Valley. This is during a rest on the ...   More ▶︎
Lochnagar landslide dam

Lochnagar landslide dam

Lochnagar landslide dam, looking up Lake creek   More ▶︎
Early morning reflection

Early morning reflection

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

View of the Rockburn from Park Pass Bivvy

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

Park Pass Glacier

From near pt 1796 south of North Col   More ▶︎
Gorge Creek / Dart Valley

Gorge Creek / Dart Valley

Gorge Creek and the Dart Valley, from the Sleepy Hollow pass between the Caples and Dart valleys.   More ▶︎
Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow from the top of the pass into the Dart.   More ▶︎
Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow above the mid Caples Valley. The pass to Gorge Creek / Glacier Burn and the Dart Valley is ...   More ▶︎
Park Pass Glacier

Park Pass Glacier

some of the breath-taking scenery on the descent from the glacier Feb 2013   More ▶︎
Park Pass

Park Pass

On the five passes route. The upper Rock Burn from Park Pass. taken Jan 2010   More ▶︎
Park Pass and the Rockburn

Park Pass and the Rockburn

the climb to Park Pass Glacier opens views down the Rockburn and the sidle to Lake Nerine Feb 2013   More ▶︎
Mt Tantalus

Mt Tantalus

Mt Tantalus over the Fohn Saddle. The Fohn Saddle is about the mid-point of the 5 passes tramp   More ▶︎
mid-Greenstone valley

mid-Greenstone valley

Looking south, a few km from McKellar hut (April 2009)   More ▶︎
Down the Beansburn

Down the Beansburn

looking down the Beansburn - on the climb to Fohn Pass Feb 2013   More ▶︎
Fohn Lake

Fohn Lake

taken from above Fohn Pass, one possible route to the lake descends the gully on the right and sidles to ...   More ▶︎
Hidden Falls Creek

Hidden Falls Creek

Most of the creek above the big bend; from between North Col & Serpentine Saddle   More ▶︎

Wallers Hut

Historic corrugated iron and beech pole miners' hut in the Whakaari Conservation Area. The hut was built on Wallers Creek ...   More ▶︎
Fohn lake - Mt.Aspiring NP NZ

Fohn lake - Mt.Aspiring NP NZ

Along the Five Passes route and below Fohn saddle. The lake sits above the Olivine ledge. Fine weather at lunchtime. March ...   More ▶︎
Sunset panorama

Sunset panorama

panorama from Sunset Peak, looking NE to NW. From Skippers Range, across Lake Wilmot & Olivine River, Terminal Peak to the ...   More ▶︎
Sunset Peak

Sunset Peak

panorama from the summit of Sunset Peak - looking S to E across Fohn Pass and Lake and Fiery Col ...   More ▶︎
Sunset from Fohn Lake

Sunset from Fohn Lake

looking W from the knoll above Fohn Lake Feb 2013   More ▶︎
Sunset on Sunset Peak

Sunset on Sunset Peak

deepening colours as the sun sets Feb 2013   More ▶︎
Fohn Lake

Fohn Lake

On the five passes route. Fohn lake with Sunset Peak (1800m) behind it. taken Jan 2010   More ▶︎
Fohn Lake

Fohn Lake

relaxing in the early evening - a great camp beside the tarn and below the aptly named Sunset Peak   More ▶︎
Brewster Hut

Brewster Hut

On the side of Mt Armstrong looking down at Brewster Hut and Haast Pass further still   More ▶︎
Returning to Haast Pass

Returning to Haast Pass

Leaving Brewster hut for Haast pass 900M below   More ▶︎
Brewster hut Jan 2009

Brewster hut Jan 2009

An alpine hut in the Haast Pass area between Mt Armstrong and the highway. This hut is only a few ...   More ▶︎
Brewster Hut

Brewster Hut

An alpine hut in the Haast Pass area between Mt Armstrong and the highway. This hut is only a few ...   More ▶︎
Crossing Lake Creek out of Lochnagar

Crossing Lake Creek out of Lochnagar

The descent from Lochnagar to the Shotover river goes past a sub-terranian outlet before Lake Creek becomes anything significant. The cableway ...   More ▶︎
Fohn Lake sunset

Fohn Lake sunset

Feb 2013. Sun setting behind the Bryneira Range as seen from point 1501   More ▶︎
Mid Caples Valley

Mid Caples Valley

Mid Caples Valley from pt1168, just above the bushedge the way to Sleepy Hollow. Mid Caples Hut is just visible ...   More ▶︎
Upper Burn Hut

Upper Burn Hut

Private Hunter Valley Station hut in the upper High Burn. Hunter Valley own or lease two flats up this valley ...   More ▶︎