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Join a small group, no more than 8 travellers, with a friendly local Kiwi guide on part of the Routeburn Track, one of New Zealand's Great Walks with over 140 years of history.
Depart Queenstown or Glenorchy and follow the edge of Lake Wakatipu toward Mt Aspiring National Park. Climb through ancient red beech forest, with a total elevation of 343 metres over 15 kilometres on a well-formed track, moderate enough for regular hikers and achievable for those who don't hike often.
Pass Forge Flat and Bridal Veil Falls, with the track running above the Routeburn River gorge. Listen for bush robins and kea as you cross a swing bridge into the alpine meadows of Routeburn Flats, where you'll stop for a picnic lunch surrounded by mountains before the gentle two hour descent back to Queenstown.
Approximately 8 hours total, including 4.5 to 5 hours of walking. 8am start from Queenstown, 9am from Glenorchy.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please wait in the foyer and the guide will find you.
Queenstown Pick up - approximately 8am
Glenorchy Pick up - approximately 9am
Itinerary
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Queenstown (Pass by)
Pick up.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pass by Lake Wakatipu, driving along the western arm of Lake Wakatipu heading toward Glenorchy and Mt Aspiring National Park.
Admission ticket free -
Glenorchy (Pass by)
Pick up.
Admission ticket free -
1Mrs Woolly's General Store
A short stop before starting the walk to collect lunch
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Classed as one of New Zealands Great Walks, after a short briefing here we cross the stunning Routeburn River.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Explore tree canopy from the walk.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We cross the river via various suspension bridges.
Admission ticket free -
4Routeburn Track
Red beech forest climb, ascending through ancient red beech forest, gaining a total elevation of 343 metres on a well-formed trail.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Routeburn Track
Forge Flat and Bridal Veil Falls. Passed en route, with the track running above the Routeburn River gorge.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Cross into the open alpine meadows of Routeburn Flats, within Mt Aspiring National Park. Rest and enjoy your picnic lunch in a natural mountain amphitheatre, with kea often calling overhead.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Around 2 hours, a gentle descent back through the valley to Glenorchy, then Queenstown.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- What to bring: sturdy, closed-toe footwear, warm clothing, a waterproof or windproof jacket, a hat, sun cream, insect repellent, and a small day pack.
- Fitness level: moderate. Easy for regular hikers, intermediate for travellers who don't hike often. Let us know before booking if you have any concerns.
- Start time: 8am from Queenstown, or 9am from Glenorchy.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- What to bring: sturdy, closed-toe footwear, warm clothing, a waterproof or windproof jacket, a hat, sun cream, insect repellent, and a small day pack.
- Fitness level: moderate. Easy for regular hikers, intermediate for travellers who don't hike often. Let us know before booking if you have any concerns.
- Start time: 8am from Queenstown, or 9am from Glenorchy.
- Group size: no more than 8 travellers.
- Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Pickup is available from central Queenstown accommodation or Glenorchy. Please confirm your pickup location at the time of booking.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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