Waimakariri River via Bealey Spur and Jordan Saddle, Arthur’s Pass National Park

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Descending scree towards the distant Jordan Saddle. Photo: David Short
Nestled in the shadow of far larger mountains to the north and west, Bealey Spur is a popular tramp providing classic vantage points from which to view the vast Waimakariri Basin and to wonder at the fractured Crow Glacier that leads to the summit of Mt Rolleston. It remains a fantastic destination because it is […]
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