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Alabaster Pass from the Olivine ledge
![Olivine Ledge](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12408-mini.jpg)
Olivine Ledge
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Distance: 314m away
On the five passes route. View of the Olivine Ledge from just below Fiery col. And a Mt Cook lily ...
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![Fiery col from Olivine Ledge](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12417-mini.jpg)
Fiery col from Olivine Ledge
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Distance: 772m away
On the five passes route. Fiery col (on the left) from Olivine Ledge. taken Jan 2010
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![Fiery Col](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13264-mini.jpg)
Fiery Col
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Distance: 977m away
taken from the 1200m highpoint on the Olivine Ledge
Feb 2013
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![The Olivine ledge from our bivvy at sunset.](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10147-mini.jpg)
The Olivine ledge from our bivvy at sunset.
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Distance: 1.1km away
The Fohn Lakes are above and to the left here with the outlet streams dropping across the ledge. The ledge ...
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![Fohn Lake sunset](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/28/28384-mini.jpg)
Fohn Lake sunset
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Distance: 1.3km away
Feb 2013. Sun setting behind the Bryneira Range as seen from point 1501
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![Fohn Lake](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/28/28156-mini.jpg)
Fohn Lake
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Distance: 1.5km away
relaxing in the early evening - a great camp beside the tarn and below the aptly named Sunset Peak
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![Sunset from Fohn Lake](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13263-mini.jpg)
Sunset from Fohn Lake
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Distance: 1.5km away
looking W from the knoll above Fohn Lake
Feb 2013
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![Sunset on Sunset Peak](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13262-mini.jpg)
Sunset on Sunset Peak
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Distance: 1.5km away
deepening colours as the sun sets
Feb 2013
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![Five Passes via Lake Nerine and North Col](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3451-mini.jpg)
Five Passes via Lake Nerine and North Col
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Distance: 1.5km away
A classic tramp north of the Routeburn. Rather than exit via the Rockburn, we extended the trip through Lake Nerine ...
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![Fohn Lake](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13260-mini.jpg)
Fohn Lake
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Distance: 1.6km away
taken from above Fohn Pass, one possible route to the lake descends the gully on the right and sidles to ...
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![Fohn Lake](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12418-mini.jpg)
Fohn Lake
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Distance: 1.6km away
On the five passes route. Fohn lake with Sunset Peak (1800m) behind it. taken Jan 2010
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![Five Passes](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12391-mini.jpg)
Five Passes
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6 – 7 days. Medium/hard. Loop track.
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Distance: 1.6km away
A classic trip starting and finishing at the Routeburn road.
The five passes are; Sugarloaf pass, Park pass, Cow saddle, Fiery ...
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![Down the Beansburn](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13259-mini.jpg)
Down the Beansburn
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Distance: 1.7km away
looking down the Beansburn - on the climb to Fohn Pass
Feb 2013
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beansburn track
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3 – 5 days. Medium. Return via same track.
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Distance: 1.7km away
a route that follows the beansburn valley. lake unknown can be reached from here.
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beansburn mouth-rock bivvy no 1 1-1.5 ...
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![Fohn lake - Mt.Aspiring NP NZ](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9865-mini.jpg)
Fohn lake - Mt.Aspiring NP NZ
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Distance: 1.7km away
Along the Five Passes route and below Fohn saddle. The lake sits above the Olivine ledge. Fine weather at lunchtime.
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![Mt Tantalus](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1856-mini.jpg)
Mt Tantalus
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Distance: 1.8km away
Mt Tantalus over the Fohn Saddle. The Fohn Saddle is about the mid-point of the 5 passes tramp
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![Fiery Col menhir](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/28/28205-mini.jpg)
Fiery Col menhir
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Distance: 1.9km away
Photo Feb 2013, having begun the climb from the Olivine Ledge towards the Col
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![Fiery creek campsite](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12409-mini.jpg)
Fiery creek campsite
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Distance: 1.9km away
On the five passes route. Camping by Fiery creek. taken Jan 2010
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![Sunset Peak](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13261-mini.jpg)
Sunset Peak
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Distance: 2.1km away
panorama from the summit of Sunset Peak - looking S to E across Fohn Pass and Lake and Fiery Col ...
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![Merkl Glacier](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/28/28284-mini.jpg)
Merkl Glacier
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Distance: 2.1km away
photo taken from the easily reached Sunset Peak, looking NE. Feb 2013
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![Sunset panorama](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/28/28285-mini.jpg)
Sunset panorama
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Distance: 2.1km away
panorama from Sunset Peak, looking NE to NW.
From Skippers Range, across Lake Wilmot & Olivine River, Terminal Peak to the ...
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![Beans Burn](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12422-mini.jpg)
Beans Burn
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Distance: 2.3km away
On the five passes route. Upper Beans Burn valley from just below Fohn saddle. taken Jan 2010
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![The Olivine river - Mt.Aspiring NP](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9957-mini.jpg)
The Olivine river - Mt.Aspiring NP
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Distance: 2.9km away
Several hundred metres below the Olivine ledge on the river. A little downstream of the confluence with Sunset Ck. That ...
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![Menhir at Fiery Col](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/28/28204-mini.jpg)
Menhir at Fiery Col
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Distance: 3.0km away
Approaching Fiery Col from the Olivine Ledge, there is a small but distinct menhir off to the right - Penguin ...
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![Fiery Col](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13265-mini.jpg)
Fiery Col
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Distance: 3.1km away
looking across Cow Saddle into Hidden Falls Creek
Feb 2013
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![Fiery Col in fine weather](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10031-mini.jpg)
Fiery Col in fine weather
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Distance: 3.1km away
It's the first time i've come through here in clear weather.
What a view. We didn't get going till 1pm today. ...
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![The descent to Cow Saddle from Fiery Col](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10135-mini.jpg)
The descent to Cow Saddle from Fiery Col
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Distance: 3.2km away
Already down some 50m from the Col and the saddle area is coming into view. It's still another 4-500m to ...
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![The upper Beansburn from the rock bivvy](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9938-mini.jpg)
The upper Beansburn from the rock bivvy
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Distance: 3.8km away
Some rain appears on the lens as it blows directly into the bivvy site. Good for us we can get ...
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![Beans Burn camp](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12437-mini.jpg)
Beans Burn camp
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Distance: 3.8km away
On the five passes route. Camping next to the Beansburn rock biv -- there is room for a couple of ...
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![The Olivine Ledge](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3840-mini.jpg)
The Olivine Ledge
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Distance: 4.3km away
At around 1100M a grassy ledge takes you from a short distance down from Fiery Col to the outlet from ...
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![Here comes the cold half of the day](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10214-mini.jpg)
Here comes the cold half of the day
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Distance: 4.9km away
We didn't start walking until after midday and now with the descent from Fiery Col complete we settle down in ...
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![Scree Slopes in Hidden Falls Creek](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3839-mini.jpg)
Scree Slopes in Hidden Falls Creek
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Distance: 4.9km away
An interesting mix of colours awaits you when you ascend Hidden Falls Ck toward Cow Saddle.
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Cow saddle
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Distance: 4.9km away
On the five passes route. Cow saddle with Fiery col in the background. taken Jan 2010
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![Forgotten River's blue pool](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2356-mini.jpg)
Forgotten River's blue pool
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Distance: 5.0km away
The Forgotten River leaves it's gorge before the confluence with the Olivine River through the Blue Pool
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![Big Bay - Pyke - Hollyford Road-end Route](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6281-mini.jpg)
Big Bay - Pyke - Hollyford Road-end Route
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Distance: 5.4km away
Big Bay - Pyke - Hollyford Road-end Route as tramped by us in May 2012 and recorded with Garmin GPS60csx
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![Olivine Wilderness Area](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/24/24727-mini.jpg)
Olivine Wilderness Area
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Wilderness Area. 830.00km2.
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Distance: 5.4km away
Remote country in the Olivine Range. The wilderness area includes the Red Hills, the Olivine Ice Plateau, and the Joe ...
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![Lake Alabaster from the North](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6274-mini.jpg)
Lake Alabaster from the North
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Distance: 5.4km away
Taken from the Northern head of the lake looking South. 3 hours of wading in the lake awaits to reach ...
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![Campsite in beech forest beside the Forgotten river](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9958-mini.jpg)
Campsite in beech forest beside the Forgotten river
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Distance: 5.4km away
After a slower than expected journey down from the Olivine ledge and along the river to Olivine Flats, we crossed ...
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![Heading down Hidden Falls creek](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10179-mini.jpg)
Heading down Hidden Falls creek
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Distance: 5.5km away
Leaving the campsite in Cow saddle after a morning of relaxation and clothes drying. It's just an afternoons walk to ...
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![Morning mist, Hidden Falls creek](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12400-mini.jpg)
Morning mist, Hidden Falls creek
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Distance: 5.8km away
On the five passes route. Morning mist in upper Hidden Falls creek, not far from Cow saddle. taken Jan 2010
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Camp on Hidden Falls Creek
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Distance: 6.8km away
looking upstream, our campsite high on Hidden Falls Creek was a little exposed but above the early morning mist
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Unnamed lake under Angle Peak
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Distance: 7.1km away
This unnamed lake lies on the south side of Angle Peak, which is to the east of the Four Brothers ...
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![Ultramafic rocks, Hidden Falls Creek](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12394-mini.jpg)
Ultramafic rocks, Hidden Falls Creek
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Distance: 7.5km away
On the five passes route. Ultramafic rocks in upper Hidden Falls creek. taken Jan 2010
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![The Pyke River](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6271-mini.jpg)
The Pyke River
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Distance: 7.7km away
A typical river section of the Pyke Route. The river bank and track completely eroded away and the track marker ...
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![Olivine Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2776-mini.jpg)
Olivine Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 8.3km away
Olivine (6 bunk, stove, firewood available) is an old forestry style hut on the banks of the Pyke River.
If you've ...
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Olivine Hut
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Distance: 8.3km away
Olivine Hut on the Pyke - Big Bay Route, Fiordland.
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![Beans Burn waterfall](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12423-mini.jpg)
Beans Burn waterfall
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Distance: 8.4km away
On the five passes route. Waterfall mid Beans Burn. taken Jan 2010
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![Cableway across the Olivine River](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6272-mini.jpg)
Cableway across the Olivine River
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Distance: 8.5km away
Weee this was fun. Had to spend 10 minutes hand cranking it over from the other side of the river, ...
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![The Olivine River](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6275-mini.jpg)
The Olivine River
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Distance: 8.5km away
Taken from in the Cableway about 20 metres up in the air. Looking towards the Pyke. The Olivine hut is ...
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![Lake Alabaster from the South](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6281-mini.jpg)
Lake Alabaster from the South
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Distance: 8.6km away
Taken from the beach about 5 minutes from the Lake Alabaster hut.
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![Lake Alabaster Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6281-mini.jpg)
Lake Alabaster Hut
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Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 26.
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Distance: 8.6km away
Second hut on the Hollyford Track.
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![Park Pass Glacier](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13268-mini.jpg)
Park Pass Glacier
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Distance: 8.8km away
a highly recommended side trip on the 5 Passes tramp
Feb 2013
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![Terminal lakes of Park Pass glacier](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7731-mini.jpg)
Terminal lakes of Park Pass glacier
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Distance: 8.9km away
To the north of Park Pass (1175m) is Poseidon Pk(2208m) from which flows Park Pass glacier to appx 1500m. It ...
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![Park Pass Glacier](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13269-mini.jpg)
Park Pass Glacier
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Distance: 8.9km away
some of the breath-taking scenery on the descent from the glacier
Feb 2013
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![Park Pass glacier - close up the snout.](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7732-mini.jpg)
Park Pass glacier - close up the snout.
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Distance: 8.9km away
The neve certainly looks very accessible from the terminal end. It was only the time factor which disallowed us the ...
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![Close up of Park Pass Glacier](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7708-mini.jpg)
Close up of Park Pass Glacier
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Distance: 9.1km away
Showing the snout of the glacier with the tip obscured by the rock wall. Taken from above the steep snowgrass ...
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![The route to Lake Nerine from Park Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7733-mini.jpg)
The route to Lake Nerine from Park Pass
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Distance: 9.1km away
Looking from the moraine of Park Pass glacier, the steep snowgrass slopes can be seen to the south. These slopes ...
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![Pyke - Big Bay Route](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6281-mini.jpg)
Pyke - Big Bay Route
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3 – 4 days. Hard. One way.
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Distance: 9.5km away
A more challenging extension to the Hollyford Track following old roads, rivers, lake edges, and beaches.
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![Park Pass and the Rockburn](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13267-mini.jpg)
Park Pass and the Rockburn
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Distance: 9.6km away
the climb to Park Pass Glacier opens views down the Rockburn and the sidle to Lake Nerine
Feb 2013
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![Rockburn - Lake Nerine - North Routeburn](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3451-mini.jpg)
Rockburn - Lake Nerine - North Routeburn
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3 – 5 days. Medium. Loop track.
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Distance: 9.8km away
A slightly shorter option to the 5 passes trip but of similar if not more difficulty. Can be done in ...
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![Early morning reflection](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3842-mini.jpg)
Early morning reflection
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Distance: 9.8km away
Taken from the top of Park Pass looking south towards the route into Lake Nerine
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![View of the Rockburn from Park Pass Bivvy](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3837-mini.jpg)
View of the Rockburn from Park Pass Bivvy
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Distance: 9.8km away
As you ascend the Rockburn, perhaps as part of the Five Passes Walk, you can take advantage of a rock ...
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![Park Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12392-mini.jpg)
Park Pass
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Distance: 9.8km away
On the five passes route. The upper Rock Burn from Park Pass. taken Jan 2010
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The Serpentine Range and the Three Passes
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Distance: 9.8km away
A six day trip around the Three Passes, including a traverse of the Serpentine Range instead of the North Route ...
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