Full Day Small Group Routeburn Valley Hike Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Pickup Information

Please wait in the foyer and the guide will find you.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Queenstown
Pick up.
2. Pick up.
3. Lake Wakatipu
Pass by Lake Wakatipu, driving along the western arm of Lake Wakatipu heading toward Glenorchy and Mt Aspiring National Park.
4. Mrs Woolly's General Store
A short stop before starting the walk to collect lunch
Duration: 5 mins
5. Classed as one of New Zealands Great Walks, after a short briefing here we cross the stunning Routeburn River.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Explore tree canopy from the walk.
Duration: 5 mins
7. We cross the river via various suspension bridges.
8. Routeburn Track
Red beech forest climb, ascending through ancient red beech forest, gaining a total elevation of 343 metres on a well-formed trail.
Duration: 120 mins
9. Routeburn Track
Forge Flat and Bridal Veil Falls. Passed en route, with the track running above the Routeburn River gorge.
Duration: 5 mins
10. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
11. Around 2 hours, a gentle descent back through the valley to Glenorchy, then Queenstown.
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

Personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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.

Pickup is available from central Queenstown accommodation or Glenorchy. Please confirm your pickup location at the time of booking.

This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Supplied by Private Discovery Tours

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