Submitted by Bernie Quirke on Mon, 18/03/2013 - 14:31 1st camp beside Lake Angelus riding the dragon's back on the Cedric Track beside the Sabine River - a spot also favoured by sandflies the aptly named Blue Lake Lake Constance from the climb to Waiau Pass a small part of the descent from Waiau Pass red line shows the route down from Waiau Pass cool at Lake Thompson - at the 1700m contour the group - pleased with having completed a tricky traverse more up - approaching D'Urville Pass one of many river crossings in the E Matakitaki Valley enjoying a well-earned rest at Bob's Hut another crossing - the water clear and cold on the long climb to 3 Tarns Pass a chance to dry the sweat at 3 Tarns before the final ascent at 3 Tarns Pass - a huge scree descent to camp at the tarn scree descent from 3 Tarns Pass - can you see 4 people? camp with 3 Tarns Pass in the background another glorious sunset a new friend looking for a free ride ! early morning at Lake Daniell - Lewis Pass