Routeburn Track, Queenstown

Routeburn Track, Queenstown

The 32 kilometre long Routeburn Track is an alpine tramping or hiking trail that passes through the Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks.

The 32 kilometre long Routeburn Track is an alpine tramping or hiking trail that passes through the Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks. The route can be covered in 2 - 4 days, starting from the Routeburn Shelter on the Queenstown side of the Southern Alps going all the way to The Divide. Along the way, you will get breathtaking views of the Bridal Veil Waterfall, Humboldt Mountain, Darren Range, Mount Madeline (2537m), Mount Tutoko (2746m), Hollyford Valley, Lake McKenzie, Lake Harris, Earland Falls, and various other streams, meadows, tarns, waterfalls, and rock formations. There are 4 huts for shelter - Routeburn Flats Hut, Routeburn Falls Hut, Lake Mackenzie Hut, and Lake Howden Hut, as well as camping sites which are only available on pre-booking during the Great Walks season from October to April.