This post is about our last hike in New Zealand. Our final tally is somewhere around 175 miles in our 11 weeks here. The Grand Traverse connects 2 hikes and totals over 40 miles. We took the luxury approach having a guided walk and staying in lodges over the 6 day adventure. It all started with yet another heli ride! A tree was ready to fall over the road so the company flew us to the track start.
View from the helicopter at track start. This is where the Greenstone River enters Lake Wakipitu.
The trail often had massive tree root systems and/or rocks.
Meet our 3 guides (Heather, Joe and Tony) They entertained us with crazy challenges. This one required crawling under the table, back to the top without touching the floor.
Earland Falls on the Routeburn section.
Dining room at one of our lodges. Ensuite rooms, 3 hot meals, beats huts or camping!
3 course gourmet dinners. This was a salmon starter dish.
Beautiful scenery at every corner.
View of the Routeburn Valley after crossing the Harris Saddle. We had fantastic weather this day.
Harris Lake near the Harris Saddle.
Routeburn Falls. Our final lodge was near these falls.
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