The Haast Pass is the southern gateway to the West Coast of the South Island. It is a wet and wild place…….
Haast Pass. Southern Gateway to the West Coast
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Haast River.
Heading down to the West Coast after traversing the Haast Pass there was a sudden change in the weather and strong winds blew clouds of dry river bed dust into the air.
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Wilderness.
Being one of the wettest places on Earth, the West Coast has ample creeks, streams and rivers that cascade down from lofty peaks through dense lush bush.
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Crystal Clear Snow Water
The snow melt water from the mountain peaks has carved through the rocks forming chasms and revealing patterns within the rock strata.
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Wilsons Creek Chasm
Just metres from the highway is this mystical space of water and light confined by rock.
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Wilson's Creek Chasm
The light and water interact to create a mystical space.
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Living in the Chasm
A fern clings on to the chasm wall and receives just enough light to survive