We were walking alongside Clinton River on our right. The water is crystal clear and the scenery was just… well, I could not find a more suitable adjective to describe it other than ‘spectacular, magnificent’!
And the weather? It was a fantastic sunny day! I enjoyed the walk so much that before I realised it, I was already at Clinton Hut, the first overnight stop for independent walkers.
In the evening, we followed the park ranger for a short walk while he gave us a briefing about the park, the fauna and floral of the region.
Dinner for the night was chicken curry with rice which we cooked the night before in Te Anau.
After dinner, the ranger returned to give us more briefing and having had a long day since morning, we retired to bed as soon as the briefing was over!
At Te Anau Downs. Here, we took ferry toGlade Wharf, the starting point of the 4-day trek.
Ferry terminal
Close-up view of the ferry
View from the ferry (above and below)
This is just the beginning!
Along the trail – flat and pleasant trail
Glade House – the first overnight stop for guided walkers
About to cross the first and largest suspension bridge
The trail continues
Lunch breakTuna / hardboiled egg sandwiches, fruit and mixed-nuts
Magnificent view along the way (above and below)
Clinton Hut (altitude 225m)
For the purpose of head counts and safety reason,walkers have to fill in the names on the table (right),
and the group ticket stub is to be placed in the container (left).
Inside Clinton Hut (above and below)
Weather forecast informationRain, cloud, heavy falls, snow!
The kitchen cum dining hall. Gas stoves are provided.Trekkers have to bring their own cooking utensils and food.
Overall view of Clinton Hut
Surrounding area of Clinton Hut.The area is surrounded by wetlands.
Wetland area – the ground is soft and spongy
Close-up view of the wetland (above and below)
Briefing by the park ranger 
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