5 days on the Travers Sabine Circuit | Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand

5 epic days of hiking below towering mountain peaks in Nelson Lakes, New Zealand Checkout all the gear we use here: https://linktr.ee/chrisanddanya Date hiked: December 2022 Distance: ~ 80 KM Duration: 5 days The Travers-Sabine Circuit, nestled in Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand, is a spectacular multi-day trek that guides hikers through a diverse and awe-inspiring landscape. Beginning at St. Arnaud on the shores of Lake Rotoiti, the trail winds through the beautiful Travers Valley. Explore dense beech forests as you stare up at the mountain tops surrounding you. The highlight of the circuit is the challenging traverse of the Travers Saddle, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Southern Alps. Descending to the serene Blue Lake, hikers are treated to the clearest natural body of fresh water in the world. Continue on into the Sabine Valley with its expansive meadows and picturesque Lake Rotoroa. This remote and unspoiled wilderness adventure is a haven for nature enthusiasts, combining alpine challenges with the serene beauty of New Zealand's backcountry. More info on the trail: - https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/nelson-tasman/places/nelson-lakes-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/travers-sabine-circuit/ - https://exploretraveloasis.com/guide-travers-sabine-circuit-and-blue-lake-track/ - https://www.myhikingadventures.com/trails/hiking-in-australia-new-zealand/travers-sabine-circuit-nelson-lakes/ Our hiking gear: Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Freestanding Tent - https://amzn.to/4hvxZuR Durston X-Mid 2 Trekking Pole Tent - https://bit.ly/DurstonXMid2 Osprey Eja 48L (Danya's Pack) - https://amzn.to/41PUUvp Osprey Exos 48L (Chris' Pack) - https://amzn.to/4hzfoht Thermarest NeoAir XLite (Danya's Sleeping Pad) - https://amzn.to/41vQHN3 Exped 5R Mummy LW (Chris' Sleeping Pad) - https://bit.ly/Exped5R EE Renegade Quilt (Chris' Quilt) - https://bit.ly/4bSmexn EE Engima Quilt (Danya's Quilt) - https://bit.ly/4i6d036 *See full list here - https://tr.ee/UkOoy9 Our camera gear: Panasonic GH6 Micro Four Thirds Camera - https://amzn.to/3FK3OTq Panasonic 12-60mm f2.8-4 Lens - https://amzn.to/41Jj0HO Panasonic 50-200mm f2.8-4 Lens - https://amzn.to/41rPYfT Panasonic 9mm f1.7 Lens - https://amzn.to/4ixqK6R GoPro Hero 10 - https://amzn.to/4kyMEIH Peak Design Capture Clip v3 (to carry camera) - https://amzn.to/426huAW DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone - https://amzn.to/3R9Rr5F *See full list here - https://tr.ee/8aJxNv Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on affiliate links. All music licensed by Musicbed, try a free month here - https://www.musicbed.com/invite/kcEgg - Lore by Adam Bokesch - Highlands by Kyle McEvoy - Just Landed by Charlee Nguyen - Peace by Lane King - Like Wind by Judah Earl - Altitude by Inola - Under a Tree by Jesse Brown - Days End by Charlee Nguyen feat. Manocchs - Aegaen by Inola - Engine of Mercy by Call the Ocean Timestamps: 00:00 - Boat to Lakehead Hut 2:38 - Lakehead Hut to John Tait Hut 8:04 - John Tait Hut to Upper Travers Hut 14:29 - Upper Travers Hut to West Sabine Hut 21:33 - West Sabine Hut to Blue Lake 28:05 - Lake Constance 31:38 - Blue Lake to Sabine Hut 38:05 - Sabine Hut to Mt Robert Carpark #chrisanddanya