Remotologging #356

This leg was a return trip from Omarama, through Haast Pass and back up the West Coast to Karamea. I spent three days working my way up and having a look at a few new gravel/4X4 tracks on the way. From the entire 3 weeks I have a ton of new tracks and campsites to go up on the website which will follow soon.

Lindis Pass. I did a lot of tarmac on this trip, normally I�d be itching for off road stuff but with the weather being so good and such inviting roads it made for many enjoyable cruzy days

An old majestic tree all on its lonesome

There were a couple of cool dirt tracks off Lindis Pass with great 360 views

The Clutha River

With the day running out I parked up for the night, this was the set of cabins I stayed in at Lake Hawea Holiday Park, all dressed up in bright colours

I pulled over to let this herd past, I have never seen such number of playful sheep, leaping and frolicking all over the place. I thought it may have been something in the grass so I had three big mouthfuls myself, I didn�t feel any different nor did I feel like frolicking so I carried on my way

Stunning Lake Wanaka

Not many of these about, I wonder how often they get used?

Haast Pass

Haast Pass Bridge, one of the longest single lane bridges I know of

Hasst River

Wind-blown trees just up from Haast slowly being engulfed from the flora below

After staying in Ross the night I headed north up the old rail track. It is becoming overgrown in gorse, if it is not cut back soon it�ll soon be unrideable

It�ll be a shame if this track becomes too overgrown as it has some cool views over the wetlands

The old Custom House in Hokitika

Mighty Nikau Palms just out of Punakaiki