Lake Wilson, Mt Aspiring National Park

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Lake Wilson. Photo: David McIlroy
Take the iconic Routeburn Track as far as Harris Saddle and Lake Harris. Walk beneath Conical Hill and climb between Mts Xenicus and Erebus until you reach the head of the small stream. Sidle across to Lake Wilson. Either camp here or head back to Routeburn Falls Hut.
Alistair Hall

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