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Lake Roberts is the source of the 174m Earland Falls. Photo: Sam Harrison

Lake Roberts, Fiordland National Park

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Sam Harrison is a chocolate addict who tramps on the side and can’t resist a bit of type II fun.

By Sam Harrison

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Sam Harrison is a chocolate addict who tramps on the side and can’t resist a bit of type II fun.

By Sam Harrison

A hidden lake on the Routeburn Track

Earland Falls stands at an impressive 174m tall and is a popular attraction on the Routeburn Track Great Walk. However, few ever see the source of the magnificent cascade – Lake Roberts, an alpine lake nestled between steep mountainsides. A trip to the lake makes an excellent overnighter, with access from the Greenstone Saddle leading […]

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Sam Harrison

Sam Harrison is a chocolate addict who tramps on the side. When he’s not in the bush he can be found pushing paper for a government department in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Sam graduated from the University of Otago in 2021 with a Bachelor of Law, a Bachelor of Arts, a large student loan and a love of all things tramping. He is easily identified in the hills by his oversized camera and his distinctive knack for finding type II fun.

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