One of the planned hikes was a portion of the famous Routeburn Track in that starts in Mt. Aspiring National Park and ends in Fiordland National Park. The 18 kilometer (just over 11 miles), out-and-back trail would take us to one of the most magnificent views in our New Zealand trip. Though the trail winds mostly through Mountain Beech forests, the last part of the hike opened up to wide, inspiring views. Enjoy!
A true rainforest hike
A mountain stream cascaded along most of the trail
Lush ferns (New Zealand's National Plant)
View up the cliffs
Half way to our final destination
View from a slip area on the way to Routeburn Falls - the previous picture was taken from near the stream in the far right of the valley.
Video view from Routeburn Falls
So worth the trek!!!
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