Q. You can buy hut tickets and make reservations at DOC visitor centres nationwide, or through their online booking service(opens in new window). Check Availability. The more conservative members of New Zealand’s tramping commu­nity oppose any new additions to the network of existing tracks. For the recent updates on the walking tracks in Fiordland, please visit the Department of Conservation website The Department of Conservation (DOC) huts are equipped with mattresses, flushing toilets, running water, cooking facilities with fuel and a conservation ranger. Day 1: Routeburn Car Park to Routeburn Falls Hut. The Routeburn Track can be walked in both directions. The fee for this varies between each Great Walk. Please check out Greenstone Caples Track Info & Bus Transport, Rees-Dart Track Info & Bus Transport. A. Track your PAN/TAN Application Status. As the iconic Milford Sound is located just 45 minutes drive west of The Divide shelter, a scenic day cruise can easily be incorporated into your itinerary. Choose from two start points (the Glenorchy start is shown on the map) with greater side-trip choices on route. Don’t have the right gear? Really it's whatever works with you. To get from Queenstown to Glenorchy or the Routeburn Shelter, you will need to get on another bus. Birdlife is prolific through forested sections of the track; native tomtits, robins, fantails, wood pigeons and bellbirds are commonly seen, as well as the cheeky Kea, the world's only alpine parrot. Look carefully and you may even spot an endangered species of bird, such as the “Mohua” (Yellowhead). The Routeburn Track is a 32km traverse through New Zealand's Southern Alps that links Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Park. During off peak season (May to September), fuel, running water and rangers are not present. Our goal is simple. Routeburn Track is quite popular among light trek runners who are able to finish the trek in one day without staying on the trail overnight, but we believe most … Routeburn Track Info & Bus Transport. A DOC ranger is in residence during the Great Walks season (late October to late April). Don’t worry; Info & Track have a range of hiking and tramping essentials available to hire here. Play Video. The usual walking season is during the summer months, for the 2019-20 summer the dates are from 28 October 2019 – 30 April 2020. Is there a bus service that operates between the Divide Shelter and Glenorchy or the Routeburn Shelter? An overnight stay at Routeburn Flats, Routeburn Falls or Lake Howden Please note that Routeburn Track hut reservations must be made directly with the Department of Conservation. 2 nights accommodation on the Routeburn Track. The saddle has many other pretty little tarns hidden in its folds. The Routeburn keeps good company with the likes of the Milford Track and more than half a dozen others assigned Great Walk status for their scenic value. This can be done through the DOC website. Highlights: The Routeburn Track is a Great Walk for a reason: as well as unbeatable scenery the track offers a high standard of facilities and is well-maintained, making it ideal for all levels of hiker. From the carpark, cross a swing bridge to begin the track itself. Take the opportunity to climb Conical Hill for the cream of these views. 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The Routeburn keeps good company with the likes of the Milford Track and more than half a dozen others assigned Great Walk status for their scenic value. It is recommended that this track is avoided between May - September, when there is high risk of avalanches. Thanks in advance! Great Walks campsites offer basic facilities including toilets, sinks and water supply. On average hikers complete it in three days. Day 2 is the highlight of the Routeburn Track giving incredible views of mountains right out to the sea. With soaring mountain peaks, huge valleys, waterfalls and jewel-like lakes, this track links the Mount Aspiring National Park with Fiordland National Park. Do I need to book the huts or campsites on the Routeburn Track? The track may be walked in either direction: either from The Divide to Routeburn … The Routeburn Track Guided Walk is a 3 day/2 night all - inclusive guided walk through Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks, from The Divide on the Milford Road to the Routeburn Shelter near Glenorchy. Due to some extreme weather events in Fiordland, Routeburn track and a few other tracks have been affected with the recovery work in progress. Routeburn Track is partially open. Reservations are required for all huts and campsites. The falls gives memorable views. What facilities are in the Routeburn Track huts/campsites? A. Find out about the latest track conditions plus news & updates for the Routeburn track, the Greenstone & Caples tracks and the Rees-Dart track. The Routeburn Track can also be linked to the Greenstone and Caples track for … The track complements rather than competes with the Milford Track. For the recent updates on the walking tracks in Fiordland, please visit the Department of Conservation website(opens in new window). Grade: Easy tramping track – well-formed with gradual climbs. Key Summit provides panoramic views over the Humboldt and Darran Mountains. The other end of the track is closer to Te Anau, where you'll also find plenty of accommodation options. This is not a loop track and can be walked in either direction; one track end is at the Routeburn Shelter (near Glenorchy) and the other is at The Divide (closer to Te Anau). We are planning to do the Routeburn Track in May and looking for the CHEAPEST option to get to to/from the track. The Routeburn Track remains open during the winter but snowy conditions and avalanches are common requiring proper equipment and backcountry experience. All Services require a minimum of 2 passengers to confirm. Home » Track Info » Routeburn Track Info & Bus Transport. 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