McIntosh Loop Track, 14 - 16 April 2012
On the McIntosh Loop track, crossing river terraces near Chinamans Creek. Bold Peak above
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Climbing towards pt 1203m, with Lake Wakatipu in the background. Tooth Peak and the Greenstone River are just left of centre image
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View down the lower Buckler Burn and Lake Wakatipu. Tooth Peak and the Greenstone River are right of centre image
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Climbing high above Glenorchy and Lake Wakatipu. Bold Peak on the far right
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Buckler Burn panorama from the south-west ridge of pt 1203m
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Buckler Burn panorama from the south-west ridge of pt 1203m
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Glenorchy and Rees River mouth, at the head of Lake Wakatipu
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McIntosh Huts on Mt McIntosh. Great camouflage!
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Panorama from pt 1203m: the mountains at the head of Lake Wakatipu
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Panorama from pt 1203m: the mountains at the head of Lake Wakatipu
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On pt 1203m. Mt Larkins, Mt Alaska and Stone Peak in the back
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Turf mat daisy (Raoulia subsericea). Mt McIntosh, Lake Wakatipu
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Panorama from the summit of Mount McIntosh. Mount Larkins on the far left
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On Mount McIntosh. Black Peak (left) and Mount Buck (right) in the back
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On Black Peak. Bold Peak and Mount Bonpland in the back
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Mount Earnslaw from Black Peak
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The Cosmos Peaks from Black Peak
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Siblings on Black Peak. Photo by Simone Sciolette
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The Boozer Hut, Bonnie Jean Creek
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A partially submerged mining tunnel near Bonnie Jean Hut
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Wyuna Station, at the foot of Stone Peak
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Danilo
on January 30, 2016The start of the track is not well marked on that side. Look for a foot trail that climbs up the bank above the road 30m or so from the bridge. You'll find a DoC sign and markers at the top of the bank, not visible from the road.
Dave G Macleod
on January 30, 2016Very good montage, what a steller place....question for you how does one start the track on the GY side of the Buckler Burn.Yesterday my family and I went there and there is a locked gate at the entrance to the track..? Thanks for any help..cheers Dave
Kristel Seiler
on October 23, 2014Amazing gallery! Was just looking for info about McIntosh track and found your description and photos. Thank you! It is very informative and enjoyable!