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    Kevin Murray
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    On the way up Lake Te Anau.
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    The trailhead in the distance.
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    Everyone debarking the boat.
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    The Milford Track trailhead.
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    Lush rainforest to start the track.
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    The first hut is part of the premium hut system.
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    Swing bridge over the Clint River.
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    Emerald Clint River.
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    Cliffs in the distance.
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    View from the wetlands viewing platform.
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    Information signs at the platform.
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    Great star viewing from this dark sky reserve.
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    Glow worms near Clinton Hut.
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    On the way up the valley.
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    Morning light hitting the western wall of the gorge.
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    There are many spots for reflections over the Clint River.
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    Approaching Mintaro Hut.
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    Tarns along the side of the valley.
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    Re-entering the forest.
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    Dozens of falls dot the gorge.
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    Starting the short climb to Mintaro Hut.
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    Mintaro Hut.
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    Mackinnon Pass from near Mintaro Hut.
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    Yellow flowers on the trail.
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    Wildflowers along the Milford Track.
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    On the way up to the pass.
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    Looking back down the gorge still shrouded in darkness.
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    At the top of "12-second Drop."
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    Panoramic views at Mackinnon Pass.
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    A sea of prominent cliffs fill the distance.
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    Weka snooping around for food.
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    Many reflective tarns at Mackinnon Pass.
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    Top of the pass.
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    More flowers clinging to life on the windy pass.
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    Looking back down the valley where you came from.
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    Towering peaks surrounding the trail.
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    The gray cliff in the center is "12-second Drop."
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    There are many falls along the trail on the way to the next hut.
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    More deep blue water from cascades along the Milford Track.
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    Swing bridge on the way to Quintin Shelter.
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    On the way to Sutherland Falls.
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    The top two drops of Sutherland Falls.
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    Looking around from the bottom of the falls.
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    The bottom of the amazing 580-meter Sutherland Falls.
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    Cliffs surrounding the falls.
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    On the way to Dumpling Hut.
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    Milford Sound is frequently covered in clouds.

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