Highway to Haast

December 2015

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December 2015

Near the summit of Mt Haast. Photo: Pat Barrett
Mt Haast, Victoria Conservation Park Approaching Springs Junction from the east, the large pyramid-shaped summit of Mt Haast rears above its neighbouring peaks. For Bryce, Mike, and myself, making the summit was our goal for a day trip from Christchurch. It was a fair distance to travel, but with a reasonable forecast, the lure of […]
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