Routeburn Track, New Zealand

The 32 kilometre Routeburn Track is located in the southwest of the South Island and runs between the lakes of Te Anau / Milford Road and Wakatipu.

South Island
3 days
32 km

Bookings required for huts and campsites

This is a really well known Great Walk that provides some fantastic hiking through the stunning and majestic South Island scenery.

Traversing both the Mount Aspiring Park and Fiordland National Park this is a walk in a region of New Zealand that can't fail to provide awe inspiring landscapes. Both these National Parks are part of the Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.

The nearest towns are Queenstown, Te Anau and Glenorchy and all have a full range of types of accommodation, there is something to suit everyone's tastes and requirements. You can find all your camping and hiking equipment needs in the shops in Queenstown and Te Anau, including equipment hire.

You can walk these tracks independently or as part of a guided group and there are one day walks available if you don't want to take part in the full 3 day trek.

Managed by the Department of Conservation on behalf of the New Zealand public, it is essential that you book huts and camp sites. The DOC site will provide information about fees.

Please note that the DOC approve concessions for guides and peak season overnight walks. The only concession for this walk has been given to Tourism Milford Ltd, Ultimate Hikes.

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