Starting the Copland track. 18 km, estimated 7 hours.

Trek starts easy, magical trees all around.

Up the fork is the Karangarua river. Below is the Copland river.

Some signs are marked! 12 km to go.

Track is nicely laid out.

And beautiful views on the way.

Crossing tiny bridges.

Welcome flat hut!

The pools are warm…

With an incredible view.

View from the Challet Lookout. Low ice on this side.

City of Wanaka, from Mount Iron.

Routeburn Flats campsite. Weather: clear. Sandflies: everywhere.

Routeburn track. Just after the Harris Saddle, going to Flats campsite.

Routeburn track. Day 2. Weather: misty.

53.5 km. Highest point 1140 m. 3 nights.

From under the Sutherland waterfalls. Water pours in.

And a rainbow shines.