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    The ultimate adventure guide

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

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