Duration:
Full day
Time:
8:30am to 5:30pm (approx)
Includes:
Hotel transfers and private guide
Additional:
Picnic lunch
Available:
October to April
Details:
Routeburn Flats – 13km/8 miles return, easy 3 to 3.5 hour return hike or Routeburn Falls Hut – 17.6km/11 miles return, moderate 6 to 7 hour return hike
Rating:
Routeburn Flats – easy Routeburn Falls Hut – moderate
Track update:
CLOSED till end of March 2020 Due to Slips and bridges washed out https://www.doc.govt.nz/news/issues/extreme-weather-event-in-fiordland/
Enquire NowExperience soaring mountain peaks, cascading waterfalls, vast valleys and shimmering lakes
Begin your journey with a spectacular scenic drive to Glenorchy. Renowned for being “one of the most beautiful drives in the world”, the road hugs the turquoise shores of Lake Wakatipu as it winds through valleys and around mountain peaks.
Relax in the comfort of your Land Rover Discovery or Mercedes van and enjoy the flexibility of stopping wherever and whenever you like for photo opportunities or rest stops.
The beech forest signals the beginning of Mount Aspiring National Park, where we start walk along the renowned Routeburn Track. Your personal hiking guide will navigate you through the ancient forest that rests alongside the picturesque Routeburn River before heading up to Bridal Veil Waterfall.
Using a swing bridge, we’ll traverse across the roaring canyon below and make our way towards the tranquil Routeburn Flats. Pausing to take in the vast open wilderness of these alpine flats, we’ll stop to enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch, while learning about the rich Maori history, birdlife, flora and fauna.
If you’re feeling adventurous, we can continue hiking through more spectacular beech forest up towards Routeburn Falls Hut, pausing to take in breathtaking views across the Routeburn Flats and Humboldt Mountains.
Our local guides love being able to tailor each tour to suit your interests, tastes and abilities. Contact us to customise your iconic adventure on one of New Zealand's Great Walks.
