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Full-Day Small Group Routeburn Track Guided Hike from Queenstown
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join a small group, no more than 8 travellers, with a friendly local Kiwi guide on part of the Routeburn Track, one of New Zealand's Great Walks with over 140 years of history. Depart Queenstown or Glenorchy and follow the edge of Lake Wakatipu toward Mt Aspiring National Park. Climb through ancient red beech forest, with a total elevation of 343 metres over 15 kilometres on a well-formed track, moderate enough for regular hikers and achievable for those who don't hike often. Pass Forge Flat and Bridal Veil Falls, with the track running above the Routeburn River gorge. Listen for bush robins and kea as you cross a swing bridge into the alpine meadows of Routeburn Flats, where you'll stop for a picnic lunch surrounded by mountains before the gentle two hour descent back to Queenstown. Approximately 8 hours total, including 4.5 to 5 hours of walking. 8am start from Queenstown, 9am from Glenorchy.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lunch - Wraps (Picked up fresh from Mrs Woollys General Store)
- Walking poles
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, from central Queenstown or Glenorchy
- Local Kiwi guide
- Bottled water
- Fresh fruit & nut bars
What's not
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Pick up.
Pass by Lake Wakatipu, driving along the western arm of Lake Wakatipu heading toward Glenorchy and Mt Aspiring National Park.
Pick up.
A short stop before starting the walk to collect lunch
Classed as one of New Zealands Great Walks, after a short briefing here we cross the stunning Routeburn River.
Explore tree canopy from the walk.
We cross the river via various suspension bridges.
Red beech forest climb, ascending through ancient red beech forest, gaining a total elevation of 343 metres on a well-formed trail.
Forge Flat and Bridal Veil Falls. Passed en route, with the track running above the Routeburn River gorge.
Cross into the open alpine meadows of Routeburn Flats, within Mt Aspiring National Park. Rest and enjoy your picnic lunch in a natural mountain amphitheatre, with kea often calling overhead.
Around 2 hours, a gentle descent back through the valley to Glenorchy, then Queenstown.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Private Discovery Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- What to bring: sturdy, closed-toe footwear, warm clothing, a waterproof or windproof jacket, a hat, sun cream, insect repellent, and a small day pack.
- Fitness level: moderate. Easy for regular hikers, intermediate for travellers who don't hike often. Let us know before booking if you have any concerns.
- Start time: 8am from Queenstown, or 9am from Glenorchy.
- Group size: no more than 8 travellers.
- Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
How it compares in Queenstown
- Its from-price is 21% below the median of the 114 day trips we list in Queenstown.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 82 of 114.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Queenstown
Queenstown, on Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand's South Island, is a mountain town beneath the Remarkables, set among gold-rush hills and vineyards.
Queenstown sits on the shore of Lake Wakatipu, a long, deep lake shaped like a lightning bolt, with the jagged Remarkables mountains rising across the water. It began as a gold-rush camp in the 1860s on the Shotover and Arrow rivers, and the lakefront, with its small streets, preserves a few stone buildings from that time. A gondola climbs Bob's Peak for the view over the lake.
Top-ranked sights in Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu, Kawarau River, Queenstown Gardens.
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