New Zealand PicturesNew Zealand - Mar 2008

Day 54 - Mar 23. A drive to Milford Sound then a stiff climb to the Gertrude Saddle. Hot and sunny after a cold night. Milford Sound, the road end, is basically a huge car and coach park for the tour boats. We didn't stay long - apart from the classic view of Mitre Peak there wasn't much to detain us, though the cafe did their best with extremely slow service.


The classic view of Mitre Peak


Zooming in on Mitre Peak


A tour boat returns


On the Milford road


The Gertrude valley


Keith on the slab section - very tricky when wet or icy but no problem when dry


Milford Sound from the Gertrude Saddle


Milford Sound again, from saddle


At the Gertrude Saddle


Back down the slabs


The Gertrude valley


Part of what we missed seeing on the Routeburn track - Emily Peak on the right


Lake Gunn

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