Routeburn Track Guided Walk one day

This full day guided walk in the ancient beech forest of the Mount Aspiring National Park starts with a scenic drive to the northern end of Lake Wakatipu and into the Routeburn Valley. The high snow capped mountains provide a magnificent backdrop for the walk up this beautiful river valley. There is also an option of walking a little further for an extra 1.5hrs (each way) to view the entire magnificent valley from the Routeburn Falls Hut.

DURATION: 9 hours (approx)
WALKING TIME: 3 to 5 hours (optional)
WALKING DISTANCE: 16kms (easy)
TRACK: Well formed easy walking track (8kms each way)
DEPARTURES: 8.00am (September to May)

PICK UP: Pick up times by arrangement from all Queenstown accommodations

HIGHLIGHTS: Spectacular snow-capped mountain and lake views. Variety of bird life, super-natural ancient native beech forest, mosses, lichens and ferns, waterfalls and river gorge

MINIMUM NUMBERS: Two persons (adult) or equivalent price

Privately guided option is available for a total wilderness experience.
All of our GUIDED NATURE WALKS are selected for their natural beauty, and their difference from each other. This walk is an excellent walk for people interested in variety, lake, river valley, forests, mountain views, native birds and/or photography.

Guided Nature Walks since 1868