Gertrude Valley and Milford Sound

Surrounded by massive U-shaped granite walls carved by ancient glaciers, the Gertrude Valley offers one of New Zealand’s finest day walks. The views from the Gertrude saddle and above are simply breathtaking. On a clear day, Milford Sound and the Tasman Sea glisten thousands of feet below, encircled by the rugged ruptured peaks of the Darren mountains towering above.

Eglington Valley - Te Anau to Milford Road

Peaks near Key Summit (start of Routeburn)

Early morning - Darrens above Homer Hut

Alpine Tarn, Gertrude Saddle

Gertrude Saddle

Milford Sound from above Gertrude Saddle

Gertrude Valley + Black Lake

Blue ice

View of Darrens east of Barrier Ridge

Bubble ice

Mt Tutoko + Madeline

Lake Adelaide from Barrier Ridge

Mitre Peak (from Milford Road)

Milford Sound sea colours

Milford Sounds rock colours

Milford Sounds - toi toi

Darrens, from Milford Sound

Mt Tutoko (from Milford Rd)

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