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Disembarking the boat to the start of the Milford Track, Lake Te Anau
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Bridge to the unknown - starting the Milford Track
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Day 1: Misty weather as we hike to the first resting place
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Day 1: The sun breaks through on our first evening giving a glimpse of the mountains we will be passing
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Day 1: And the sun disappears as quickly as it arrived
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Weka Chick
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Feed me!
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Almost there; approaching the end of the Milford Track
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Our home for the night, at the foot of the mountains
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Clouds and mountains: the theme for the next few days
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The clouds part to reveal the stunning view
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Just as we arrive at our hut the sun begins to appear
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Panoramic view around our hut
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Day 1- And the sun disappears as quickly as it arrived
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Looks like the weather will be ok for the day 2 portion of the hike
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morning light in the trees
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Mist and trees
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Lazy river
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Our little friend follows us along the path
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Bend in the river
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spider's web
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Little fern
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Nice spot for a lunch break
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Remnants of an old avalanche
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Heading back into the forest
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The condition of the sign helps enforce the message
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So that's what the avalanche warnings are about!
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perfect valley for multiple avalanches
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The Day 2 Cabin surrounded by mountains