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Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
On the way up Lake Te Anau.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
The trailhead in the distance.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Everyone debarking the boat.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
The Milford Track trailhead.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Lush rainforest to start the track.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
The first hut is part of the premium hut system.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Swing bridge over the Clint River.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Emerald Clint River.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Cliffs in the distance.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
View from the wetlands viewing platform.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Information signs at the platform.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Great star viewing from this dark sky reserve.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Glow worms near Clinton Hut.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
On the way up the valley.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Morning light hitting the western wall of the gorge.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
There are many spots for reflections over the Clint River.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Approaching Mintaro Hut.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Tarns along the side of the valley.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Re-entering the forest.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Dozens of falls dot the gorge.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Starting the short climb to Mintaro Hut.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Mintaro Hut.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Mackinnon Pass from near Mintaro Hut.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Yellow flowers on the trail.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Wildflowers along the Milford Track.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
On the way up to the pass.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Looking back down the gorge still shrouded in darkness.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
At the top of "12-second Drop."
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Panoramic views at Mackinnon Pass.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
A sea of prominent cliffs fill the distance.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Weka snooping around for food.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Many reflective tarns at Mackinnon Pass.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Top of the pass.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
More flowers clinging to life on the windy pass.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Looking back down the valley where you came from.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Towering peaks surrounding the trail.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
The gray cliff in the center is "12-second Drop."
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
There are many falls along the trail on the way to the next hut.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
More deep blue water from cascades along the Milford Track.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Swing bridge on the way to Quintin Shelter.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
On the way to Sutherland Falls.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
The top two drops of Sutherland Falls.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Looking around from the bottom of the falls.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
The bottom of the amazing 580-meter Sutherland Falls.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Cliffs surrounding the falls.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
On the way to Dumpling Hut.
Kevin Murray
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02/27/2017
Milford Sound is frequently covered in clouds.