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Dracophyllum and manuka shrubs border the colourful red tussock filled wetlands of Mackay Downs, half way between Saxon and James Mackay huts. The white speckled granite provides a great riding surface.
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Crossing Gouland Downs
Riding through tussock clearings between Saxon and Mackay Huts
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Alan Eskrick
Sep 26, 2015 near Takaka, NZ
“Dracophyllum and manuka shrubs border the colourful red tussock filled wetlands of Mackay Downs, half way between Saxon and James Mackay huts. The white speckled granite provides a great riding surface.”  

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Dracophyllum and manuka shrubs border the colourful red tussock filled wetlands of Mackay Downs, half way between Saxon and James Mackay huts. The white speckled granite provides a great riding surface.
Riding through tussock clearings between Saxon and Mackay Huts
Boardwalks help keep your tires clean
Trampers (what Kiwis call hikers) and mountainbikers stop for lunch at Saxon Hut.
Mountain bikers at Saxon Hut
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Swingbridge across the headwaters of Big River. Better to ford the river if it is low.
Crossing Gouland Downs
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