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TimBukToo: From ferry approaching Stewart Island; Mt Anglem in the distance - the highest point on the island and the farthest & highest point of my tramp
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TimBukToo: Stewart Island: Peaceful Oban harbor in Halfmoon Bay
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TimBukToo: The Anchorstone at Lee Bay - the official entrance to Rakiura National Park
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TimBukToo: Tidal stream with wildflowers
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TimBukToo: Swing bridge for when the tide is in
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TimBukToo: Swing bridge in use when the tide is in
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TimBukToo: Lovely sandy beach en route to Port William Hut
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TimBukToo: Looking northward up the coast; Mt Anglem in the distance
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TimBukToo: View south as the track rises above the beach
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TimBukToo: Port William Hut in its park-like setting
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TimBukToo: Calm waters and beach near Port William Hut
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TimBukToo: The sheltered cove near Port William Hut
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TimBukToo: Tidal waters along the track to Bungaree Hut
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TimBukToo: The North West Circut Track, though muddy in the bush, is wonderful when it decends to the beach for long stretches
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TimBukToo: Near Big Bungaree Beach
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TimBukToo: From Big Bungaree Beach, Stewart Island
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TimBukToo: Scenic Big Bungaree Beach, North West Circuit Track, Stewart Island
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TimBukToo: Big Bungaree Beach is worth exploring
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TimBukToo: Gathering firewood for Bungaree Hut, seen in the trees ahead, just above the beach
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TimBukToo: En route to Christmas Village Hut, North West Circuit Track
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TimBukToo: Christmas Day, 1980, at Christmas Village Hut - with hutmates Chris & Annette (Kiwis) in the middle and Austrians Thomas & Eva on either end
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TimBukToo: View from top of Mt Anglem, looking southward over all the distance we have tramped; North West Circuit Track, Stewart Island
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TimBukToo: Chris and Annette on top of Mt Anglem, enjoying the views & a rest break
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TimBukToo: Looking across Foveaux Strait from top of Mt Anglem; snow-capped peaks of Fiordland in the distance; North West Circuit Track, Stewart Island
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TimBukToo: Colorful lichens on Mt Anglem rocks
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TimBukToo: Chris and Annette - lunch break on top of Mt. Anglem, Christmas Day 1980
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TimBukToo: Great hiking companions for return trip to Oban: Kevin from Australia and Jill, a Kiwi from Dunedin
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TimBukToo: Kevin and Jill, walking together on the beach
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TimBukToo: Me, enjoying an open beach section of the track
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TimBukToo: An oystercatcher - a familiar sight along the shore