Our night in Haast took us to another freedom spot, a little less glamorous than those of late; a gravel car park outside of a row of local shops. A peaceful spot that gave a good nights sleep - once dark falls and the blinds are shut, as long as it's quiet, you could be anywhere. Haast Pass is the lowest of all mountain passes in NZ yet is actually home to some of the most stunning mountain vistas as it heads into Mount Aspiring NP. With plenty a view point along the route, most with a 30-60 minute walk, the drive makes for a gentle and spectacular day. The photos speak for themselves. With clouds coming in around lunchtime hiding the peaks, and having already completed our 'must-do's' for the day, we chose to push
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