Routeburn - Part 3

Part 3 is the section from Routeburn falls up to Harris Saddle. The change in landscape is dramatic as we are totally out of the temperate rainforest and now in a sub alpine one. It is hard to believe when we look down the valley how far up we have come in such a short space of time. When we get out and can see the surrounding mountains it makes the effort worthwhile - it is truly beautiful up here. It is a bit intimidating when we try and see where Harris Saddle is located as it seems miles away (actually only about 4km but a difficult 4!). We wind our way up and can see the streams that feed the Routeburn falls - As we near the highest point there is a huge crystal clear lake there. We both want our Indian tonight so we press on!

Picture (Left) - View back down the valley we have travelled - you can see the stream winding its way (Right) - The lake near the top with the path snaking its way along the side.