Routeburn Track, New Zealand

The 32 kilometre Routeburn Track is situated in the southwest of the New Zealand South Island and runs in 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 Mount Aspiring National 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, Glenorchy, and the lovely Te Anau and all have a range of types of accommodation, there is something to suit everyone's tastes and requirements.

You can find all the camping and hiking equipment you need in the shops dotted around Queenstown and in Te Anau, and that includes places where you can hire any equipment you may need.

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.

Mount Aspiring National Park and Fiordland National Park

New Zealand Great Walks

New Zealand National Parks

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.

Track Maps

For free track maps covering all the New Zealand Great Walks visit my page on New Zealand Track Maps and each map is provided on the dedicated track pages linked against each walk.

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