Today, we crossed over to the eastern coast of South Island, which meant also that our wonderful trip is coming to an end soon.
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| The sign says it |
Driving thru Arthur's Pass was a breeze during the first phase. The eastern side of Arthur's Pass National Park is characterised by wide, shingle-filled riverbeds and vast beech forests.
And then the real challenge presented itself, in the form of Otira Gorge. When Arthur Dobson first encountered the precipitous Otira Gorge in 1864, the pass was almost impassable - he had to leave his horse at the top and lower his dog on a rope.
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| Chute to drain the water off the mountain |
