Thursday, 7 May 2020

Lewis Pass to St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes NP, Dec 2010 / Jan 2011

With Nicola and Nick and Missy Smith

We were delayed at the Lewis Pass Motel for an extra day or so due to flooding and poor weather.  A great spot to hold up.

Eventually we got into the hills and enjoyed great weather for most of the seven day trip.

Departing Lewis Pass for our adventure

Ada Pass Hut

Camp below Three Tarns Pass

The Smith's - tarn south of Three Tarn Pass


Heading toward Three Tarn Pass

Lunch stop at the head of a the Matakitaki River 

Matakitaki River

The streams were still running fresh

Sunning ourselves at Bobs Hut

Flats near Bobs Hut

Crossing into the Matakitaki River East Branch


East Matakitaki Hut

Heading toward David Saddle



Camp in the upper East Branch

David Saddle in the distance

She remains cute even when the going gets tough

Karate Kid above the East Branch of the Matakitaki River

The final push to David Saddle

And down into the D'Urville we go

Upper D'Urville Hut - two bunk


Crossing the D'Urville for Moss Pass and the Sabine

Near Moss Pass



Blue Lake Hut

Washing in Lake Rotoroa - at Sabine Hut




The aptly named Speargrass Hut


Completed - Mt Robert Road

Well earned

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