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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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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.
Kevin Murray
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The Routeburn Track hugging the bluffs near the lake.
Kevin Murray
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This section may make those afraid of heights uncomfortable.
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Tarn at Harris Saddle.
Kevin Murray
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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.
Kevin Murray
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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.
Kevin Murray
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Big views from the Routeburn Track.
Kevin Murray
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Interesting plants in the tussock.
Kevin Murray
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Looking back at the peaks above the Hollyford Face.
Kevin Murray
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Panoramic views along the way.
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Continuing on the Routeburn Track.
Kevin Murray
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Interesting drainages across the valley.
Kevin Murray
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Small waterfalls dot the cliff.
Kevin Murray
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There are plenty of reflective tarns along the trail.
Kevin Murray
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Cables bolted in the wall help with balance.
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The first views of Lake Mackenzie.
Kevin Murray
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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.
Kevin Murray
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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.
Kevin Murray
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Looking back toward Harris Saddle.
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Classic view from Key Summit.
Kevin Murray
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Alpine tarns dotting the landscape.

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