The Heaphy Track Photos


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Published: January 11th 2009
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I've given up on the photo album. It seems easier to just upload photos into the blog... These are photos of our journey through the Heaphy Track in the Kahurangi National Park. The track is approximately 78 km. Sean and I did the track in 5 nights and 6 days starting New Years Day. Enjoy!... Read Full Entry



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Day 4

Sean said this was my throne with a sandy red carpet. Ha.
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Day 4

Light at the end of the tunnel, literally after 9 hours of walking.
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Day 4

The Heaphy Hut campsite.
Sunset on the Tasman Sea.Sunset on the Tasman Sea.
Sunset on the Tasman Sea.

Near the Heaphy Hut campsite.
Sunset on the Tasman Sea.Sunset on the Tasman Sea.
Sunset on the Tasman Sea.

Near Heaphy Hut campsite.
Rain on the Tasman Sea.Rain on the Tasman Sea.
Rain on the Tasman Sea.

Near Heaphy Hut campsite.
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Day 5

Heaphy Hut to Scott's Beach.
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Day 5

We walked along the Tasmas Sea the entire day.
Heaphy RiverHeaphy River
Heaphy River

We went bathing in the the Heaphy River. The only one who passed us was the ranger!
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Day 5

Crayfish Point. One of the most dangerous during high tides, apparently.
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Day 5

Watching the tide come in on Crayfish Point.
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Day 5

Shigs on Crayfish Point drying out their feathers.
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Day 5

The track.
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Day 5

Scott's Beach. We had the entire beach and campsite to ourselves!
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Day 5

Scott's Beach. The skies were really dark on one side of us and a gorgeous sunset on the other. Interesting lighting!
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Day 5

Sunset on Scott's Beach.
Sean climbing.Sean climbing.
Sean climbing.

And of course I'm thinking 'How is he going to get down?" It took a little work, but he made it down alive.
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Day 5

Sean in front of the rock he scaled.



13th January 2009

photos
Really fun to see your photos!!! Thanks for sharing your trip. We love the buckets on the wheels of the bike! The sideways photo of Sean on the rocks scared us for a moment. We thought he was falling, but then realized the photo was sideways. Keep the updates coming!
9th February 2009

Wow
I have finallly sat down to catch up on the two of you! Wow totally awesome...I am speechless. I could never do what you are doing but my my it looks like a glorious expierence..Do be careful though..Love to you both. anita

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