Famous Routeburn Track
This full day 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.
DURATION: 9 hours (approx)
WALKING TIME: 3 to 5 hours (optional)
WALKING DISTANCE: 16kms (easy)
TRACK: Well formed easy walking track (8km each way)
DEPARTURES: 8:00am
PICKUP: from all Queenstown accommodations
HIGHLIGHTS: Spectacular snow-capped mountain and lake views, a variety of bird life, beautiful natural ancient native beech forest - mosses, lichens & ferns - waterfalls and river gorge.
PRICES:
Regular Price - Adult NZ$220.00 - Child (under 14) NZ$115.00
Privately Guided Price - Adult NZ$350.00 - Child NZ$175.00
includes all transport and picnic lunch
Valid 1st Oct 2008 until 30th Sept 2009
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 is an excellent walk for people interested in variety, lake river valley forests, mountain views, native birds and/or photography. There is also an option of walking for an extra 1.5hrs to view the entire magnificent valley from the Routeburn Falls Hut.
Guided Nature Walks Since 1868
Above the Routeburn towards the Harris Saddle, New Zealand
Mountain pass
