The Routeburn Track is a 32 km tramping track found in the South Island of New Zealand. The track can be done in either direction, starting on the …
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Mar 11, 2025
Loved this track. Day 2 is the most spectacular. Across the three days, you'll see mountains, lakes, forests, rivers, patches of snow in the distance even at the end of summer. 100% do it If you're …Full review by 816kylies
Feb 5, 2025
The highlight of our 3 weeks in New Zealand! We were a group of 14 w 4 outstanding young, knowledgable, personable guides! Nick, Lindsay, Craig and Tom. 10 plus miles first 2 days and 7 last day. We …Full review by Don M
Dec 27, 2024
This is a famous three day hike through the mountains and forests of southern New Zealand. We did just one day of the hike starting at the trailhead which is one and a quarter hour’s drive from Queen…Full review by CDiamond123
Hi, I'm doing track in late March, finishing at the divide before getting bus back to Queenstown. Would you recommend rushing and getting the 10.10am bus or taking time and catching the 15.15pm bus. Thanks.
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Thanks, I won't be in any rush that's for sure. Have booked myself on the 15.15 bus.
Hi I’m 65 years old in good shape don’t mind steep sections but don’t like the idea of narrow paths where I am right on the edge . How is Routeburn Track regarding that concern ?
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We walked the Routeburn last weekend. There are some sections where there are big drops but the path is normally quite wide so you aren't teetering on the edge. I can't recall …
We walked the Routeburn last weekend. There are some sections where there are big drops but the path is normally quite wide so you aren't teetering on the edge. I can't recall many narrow places. There are a few short swing bridges.
Hi We are planning on a one day hike from glenorchy. Can we do it by ourself or do we need a guide Is there any entrance to the national park if so is it open on dec 25 th. We are planning to do this on Christmas Day .
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No need for a guide the track will be busy as peak season Couple of hours to first hut or for a real challenge hike to Harris saddle and back about four hours each way
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