Harper River Valley
Thursday, February 29, 2024 9:51 pm
Location: Harper River Campsite (2279.4 km)

An easy day brought me to the Harper River Campsite, setting me up to reach the Rākaia River Hazard Zone tomorrow at Lake Coleridge.

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Bealey River
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 9:29 pm
Location: Hamilton Hut (2260.3 km)

A road walk and a rather nice hiking trail brought me away from Arthurs Pass, along a route with excellent scenery to the very nice Hamilton Hut.

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Waterfall on the Deception River
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 10:20 pm
Location: Greyney Shelter / Arthurs Pass / Arthurs Pass Lodge (2235.6 km)

An easier day of hiking than yesterday brought me over Goat Pass and down the Mingha River to the other side of Arthurs Pass.

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Deception River
Monday, February 26, 2024 8:55 pm
Location: Upper Deception Hut (2223.2 km)

A “short” day took me most of the way up the Deception River.

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View from Arthurs Pass Lodge
Sunday, February 25, 2024 8:37 pm
Location: Morrison Footbridge / Arthurs Pass / Arthurs Pass Lodge (2211.5 km)

After heavy rain overnight, I took the day off in Arthurs Pass to give the Deception River time to settle.

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