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TimBukToo: The adventure begins here; boat dock at Te Anau Downs
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TimBukToo: From the boat ride on beautifiul Lake Te Anau
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TimBukToo: Nearing Glade Wharf and the start of the track
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TimBukToo: Peaceful Clinton River - a gentle beginning to the Milford Track
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TimBukToo: Clinton River in full flood
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TimBukToo: The Clinton River roaring by close to the track.
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TimBukToo: Cascades in Clinton River Valley
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TimBukToo: Steep canyon walls in the Clinton River valley
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TimBukToo: Rest break, Clinton River valley
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TimBukToo: The track continues its gradual climb through the Clinton River valley
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TimBukToo: Looking back down the Clinton River valley
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TimBukToo: First view of Mackinnon Pass, the high point of the track
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TimBukToo: Wall of cascades fed by previous night's rain
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TimBukToo: More upper valley cascades
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TimBukToo: Pause for a drink under the remains of an avalanche
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TimBukToo: Milford Track: A short side-trip off the main trail reveals this beautiful cascade & pool
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TimBukToo: Crossing a swing bridge; Mackinnon Pass in the distance
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TimBukToo: Mackinnon Pass, getting gradually closer
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TimBukToo: View of cascades as the track climbs towards Mintaro Hut
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TimBukToo: Mintaro Hut, the 2nd day's destination
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TimBukToo: Our "Hut Warden" at Mintaro Hut
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TimBukToo: Hiking & hut companions at Mintaro Hut (2018)
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TimBukToo: Last light on ridge, from Mintaro Hut
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TimBukToo: At Mackinnon Pass, mountains in the mist
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TimBukToo: View down into Arthur Valley from Mackinnon Pass
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TimBukToo: Me at Mackinnon Pass
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TimBukToo: Ridgeline from Mackinnon Pass
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TimBukToo: Peaks and snow fields from Mackinnon Pass
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TimBukToo: Enjoying the view down Clinton Valley from Mackinnon Pass
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TimBukToo: Mike and his brother; view down the Clinton Valley from Mackinnon Pass