Nelson Lakes Moss Pass 30 November to 5 December
A six day trip in Nelson Lakes National Park, crossing Moss Pass.
All aboard the Lake Rotoroa water taxi
As we arrived, so did the rain
We make a rest stop beside the Sabine during a break in the weather
The Sabine River East Branch enters the Sabine
Trip leader Pete checks for sunny skies
Looking forward to a fine day
A much better day than yesterday
We cross the swingbridge after leaving West Sabine Hut
Crossing one of several avalanche zones
Just a side stream
June photographs the photographer
Our first view of Moss Pass
Looking down the Sabine Valley
Moss Pass (lowest point, right of centre)
The Sabine, 1 km from its source
First sight of Blue Lake Hut
They definitely need backpacks
June at the northern end of Blue Lake
Southern end of Blue Lake
Moss Pass (left) viewed from Blue Lake
We make our way to Lake Constance
That's why its called Blue Lake
Crossing rocky ground to reach Lake Constance
Neville by Lake Constance
Climbing towards Moss Pass
A pause to take in the view
Blue Lake
Another up bit
Graeme, Marian and Owen
Paula, John and June
Six feet above Blue Lake
Leaving the tussock to cross the scree
At the top of the scree, the lower end of the rock chute is just visible
Behind June and Paula is the chute
One last look down the Sabine Valley
Halfway up the chute
Pete and Owen
Last one up!
Marian enjoying the view from the top
At the top of the rock chute (right of centre) is a mini-plateau
Rocks on the pass, D'Urville Valley in the distance
Owen, Peter, Elisabeth, Paula, Marian, Neville and John on Moss Pass
We begin descending to the D'Urville River
Looking back to the pass
The track steepens as we get close to the bushline
Graeme, Paula, June, John and Neville
Marian crossing the D'Urville River swing-bridge
Relaxing at George Lyon Hut
The D'Urville River near the hut
They're obviously Parawais
George Lyon Hut
Heading out for the 4 hour tramp to Morgan Hut
Navigation challenges kept things interesting
There were easy bits too!
Pete shows us how to relax
Morgan Hut
Enough space for a game of cricket
Setting out from Morgan Hut
Graeme and Paula
The whole team half way to D'Urville Hut
Some showers followed us to D'Urville Hut
Scale insects producing honeydew
On the track to Mt Misery
D'Urville Hut and pier
The A Team (plus June) on Mt Misery
Pete beside Mt Misery Hut
Lake Rotoroa from Mt Misery
Neville, Elisabeth, John, Graeme and Marian keeping the hut fire burning
Loading up the water taxi
Goodbye D'Urville Hut
Happy trampers; job done!
At the Rotoroa Café
Refreshment at the "Woody", Renwick
