Nelson Lakes National Park


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Published: February 27th 2009
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Hey Hey, I hope this finds everyone well 😊 Sean and I have ventured up to the North Island now. We're currently in the Whakapapa Village near Mt Doom, for you Lord of the Rings fans. We're hoping to do a week long hike here (around Mt Tangariro and Mt Ruapehu) starting in the next day or two, but we'll see how the weather holds out. As for our last adventure, Sean and I were on the South... Read Full Entry



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John Tait HutJohn Tait Hut
John Tait Hut

Another angle on the avalanche path.
Travers River CrossingTravers River Crossing
Travers River Crossing

This is the big river crossing Sean & I did. The water was only waist deep but deceivingly quick. I was glad that Sean was there to help pull me through it!
Travers ValleyTravers Valley
Travers Valley

This is in the valley looking up towards Lake Angelus Hut. Sean and I walked up to the top of the ridge pictured through the center of the valley.
Travers ValleyTravers Valley
Travers Valley

This is looking the other direction now; down into the Travers Valley from near the ridge line.
Alpine LakesAlpine Lakes
Alpine Lakes

Including Lake Angelus.
Lake Angelus HutLake Angelus Hut
Lake Angelus Hut

We made it, Pav!
Robert's Ridge Robert's Ridge
Robert's Ridge

Overcome by clouds.
Success!Success!
Success!

We survived to see the parking lot again!



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