Classic alpine landscape, cycling the Upper Clutha | A Gallery from Nine To Noon | RNZ National

Kennedy Warne shares his reflections on history and poetry from the classic alpine landscape of Aspiring National Park. He's also been cycling the Upper Clutha trail from Albert Town, and the Five Bridges trail from Arrowtown.

Matukituki Valley, route to the mountains.

Simon Bannister sculpture of kea, the mountain parrot.

Swing bridge over Matukituki River near Shovel Flat.

No command of English is needed to interpret this swing bridge sign.

Moss garden amid beeches near Shovel Flat.

Ice fall above Shovel Flat, looking west.

Ice fall above Shovel Flat looking east, with the angular peak of Tititea on the skyline.

Tititea (peak at right) in late evening light above French Ridge, from Aspiring Hut.

Poplar grove on Upper Clutha cycle trail.

Spring foliage on Five Bridges cycle trail.

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