New Zealand: Milford Track Day 1
7 am Bus to te anaua then bus to te anau downs then ferry across lake te anau. It's raining so can't see much as we cross the lake.
It's only an hour hike to our first shelter, Clinton Hut, and thank god cuz we were soaking wet. March is the driest month of the year, but southwest New Zealand is still one of the wettest places in the world.
Set up in our bunk beds, try to dry out our gear. Rain cleared up at about 4. Clinton hut is in a valley surrounded by rainforest and jagged rock peaks that have no foothills.
Just massive spires straight up.
Guided nature walk with ranger Russ to explain some of the flora and fauna of the area,
then glow worm spotting after dark: like miniature stars.
So far we haven't seen or done much, but Day 2 is when things start to get interesting. More posts coming soon.
It's only an hour hike to our first shelter, Clinton Hut, and thank god cuz we were soaking wet. March is the driest month of the year, but southwest New Zealand is still one of the wettest places in the world.
Set up in our bunk beds, try to dry out our gear. Rain cleared up at about 4. Clinton hut is in a valley surrounded by rainforest and jagged rock peaks that have no foothills.
Just massive spires straight up.
Guided nature walk with ranger Russ to explain some of the flora and fauna of the area,
then glow worm spotting after dark: like miniature stars.
So far we haven't seen or done much, but Day 2 is when things start to get interesting. More posts coming soon.
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