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Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
The Routeburn Track begins on a gently graded trail.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Open meadows near Routeburn Flats.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Open vistas on the balcony trail while climbing to Routeburn Falls.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Routeburn Falls Hut.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
View from the Routeburn Falls Hut.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Routeburn Falls.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Keas hanging out near rodent traps.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
On the way up to Harris Saddle.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Lake Harris just below the saddle.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
The trail as it begins to get closer to the lake.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
The Routeburn Track hugging the bluffs near the lake.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
This section may make those afraid of heights uncomfortable.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Tarn at Harris Saddle.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Wildflowers at the saddle.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Lake Harris.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Dramatic peaks across the valley from Conical Hill.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
View of Lake Harris from Conical Hill.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Looking south down the valley where the Divide is located.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
More views of the Southern Alps.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Big views from the Routeburn Track.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Interesting plants in the tussock.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Looking back at the peaks above the Hollyford Face.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Panoramic views along the way.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Continuing on the Routeburn Track.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Interesting drainages across the valley.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Small waterfalls dot the cliff.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
There are plenty of reflective tarns along the trail.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Cables bolted in the wall help with balance.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
The first views of Lake Mackenzie.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Close-up of the Lake Mackenzie Hut.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Dramatic peaks behind Lake Mackenzie.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Panoramic views of the mountains surrounding the lake.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Back into the trees.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
View from Lake Mackenzie Hut.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
The towering peaks watching over the lake.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Boardwalks take you down the lake.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Morning views of the alpine ridges across from the hut.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Back around tree line for the last day.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Early morning light on the opposite ridge.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
The peaks surrounding Key Summit.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Earland Falls dropping into the valley.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Close-up of Earland Falls (174 meters).
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Lake Howden and hut.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Climbing back to Key Summit turnoff.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
There is a magical rainforest at the end of the trek.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Panorama from Key Summit.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Looking back toward Harris Saddle.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Classic view from Key Summit.
Kevin Murray
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03/06/2017
Alpine tarns dotting the landscape.