After two steep passes and rugged trail, most of today was a pleasant stroll through a (very long) meadow.
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On my 100th day on Te Araroa, I crossed Waiau Pass, with (finally!) amazing views from the mountains of the South Island.
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Today took me over Travers Pass, down the East Branch Sabine River valley, and up the West Branch Sabine River towards Waiau Pass.
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Following the Travers River up the Travers Valley, I reached Upper Travers hut, just below Travers Pass.
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A short day out of St Arnaud took me into Nelson Lakes National Park, alongside Lake Rotoiti and towards the next major highlight of the trail, Waiau Pass.
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