Our bookings for the 2027 season will open Tuesday 14July 2027.
Routeburn
Trip dates
Trip 1: 31st January - 4th February 2027
Trip 2: 1st - 5th March 2027
Price will be posted on the 20th June
If you have any queries about any of our trips, please contact the trip co-ordinator for that trip. Thank you.
ABOUT;
An indescribably beautiful adventure in Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National parks.
The Routeburn Track is one of the “Great Walks” through Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks. It commences near Glenorchy at the head of Lake Wakatipu, and finishes at the “Divide” on the Milford road. Practically one whole day is spent above the bushline, amongst a dramatic alpine landscape, and the main divide is crossed at Harris Saddle (1280m). In places the track is quite rough, and there are a number of “ups and downs” to extend you. One has to be prepared for cold conditions in the areas above the bushline. This tramp is a classic trip, and the scenery is superb, (given fine weather.) We stay in the DoC huts on the Routeburn track, spending 3 days (2 nights) on the track.
ITINERARY;
Day 1; Our bus leaves from the Leviathan Hotel, Dunedin at 10.30am on the first day and takes us to Glenorchy on the first afternoon, where we stay overnight at the Glenorchy Hotel Backpackers. A good evening meal can be had at the hotel, (your cost). A cooked breakfast is included with our accommodation. We can pick people up in Queenstown about 4pm on the first day, and also pick up at Dunedin Airport about 10.45 am.
Day 2; Transported to the start of the track we tramp from the Routeburn Shelter to the Routeburn Falls Hut. 9.8km (2.5-4 hours).
Day 3; A steady climb up the valley to reach the highest point on the track, Harris Saddle, before descending down into the McKenzie Hut. 11.3km (4.5-6 hours).
Day 4; Tramp out to the Divide where the bus will pick you up (on the Te Anau/Milford road) at about 2pm and travel through Te Anau, Gore and back to Dunedin later that evening. 12km (4-5.5 hours)
*Please note we are unable to take you back to Queenstown.
A good standard of tramping fitness is required on this trip.
TRANSPORT AND FOOD;
Our buses leave from the Leviathan Hotel in Dunedin. We can pick you up enroute. If you choose to meet us in Queenstown or Glenorchy there is no discount to the cost of the trip. Prices are all based on travel from Dunedin.
We organise all the food and equipment to cook it with. You help carry it, cook it and eat it. Your share of the food/equipment you need to carry will be approximately 2kg. You will need to bring your own utensils and plate/mug.
CONTACT;
Wendy McLay
Phone; (03) 417 8764 or 027 305 1340
Email; routeburn@ortt.org.nz
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