Routeburn Track (Day 3), South Island, New Zealand

Day 3 we know is downhill and a shorter hike so bird spotting takes precedence with Riffleman, New Zealand's smallest bird and somewhat threatened, in abundance along with Tom Tits and ever present Kaka calls keeping us entertained.

Pushing one foot in front of the other, as our legs now lack vitality, brings us in good time to the end of the track and onwards to a sand fly free pint in a nearby pub.

Routeburn Valley

Walking out of the valley

Changing forest vegetation

Final Stop