RIVERLAND TRAILS: THROUGH THE HAAST PASS NEW ZEALAND

RIVERLAND TRAILS.
“Linking Otago with Westland, the Haast Pass pierces the southern extremity of New Zealand’s Alps, traversing a region as yet untouched by civilization.”
“This sinuous trail, where “boot and saddle” yet the rule, leads through shady forest ways, crossing broad rivers winding onward through the mountain solitude.”
“Leaving for the head of Lake Wanaka, in the calm of the pearly dawn.”
“Cruising past the forested shores of the mountain girdled lake.”
“Makarora - - where the trail to the coast begins.”
“The towering peaks of the mountain range beyond the rolling plain.”
“With pack and saddle for the “Riverland Trail.”
“Mt. Brester - - a warden of the Pass.”
“The murmuring voices of mountain streams break the silence of the hills.”
“Following the winding path along the bush-clad slopes.”
“Easily crossed in the upper reaches - - the Haast River.”
“Along the fern-fringed track - -”
“- - to the broad expanse of the Waitoto River.”
“Mist and cloud shade the distant peaks.”
“Fed by innumerable streams, the lower reaches of the Haast present a formidable barrier.”
“The faithfull horses must swim - -”
“- - while the riders take to the boat.”
“Skimming the placid surface, in search of a landing place.”
“A snow-fed stream from the heights above, leaps down to join the river.”
“Near the journey’s end, with the spreading coast beyond.”
“On the sunset sands of the Western Coast, at the end of the “Riverland Trail.”
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