Routeburn Track Day Walk from Queenstown

Description

If you’d like to interact with nature in order to truly experience it, a tour with Guided Walks NZ will enable you to get up close and personal with the natural environment of the South Island. Led by New Zealanders who are passionate and knowledgeable about conservation and nature education, the tour enables visitors to Queenstown to choose from a private guide and customised to their abilities and preferences, or full day small group hike.

There is no better place to learn about the natural world than New Zealand. With Guided Walks NZ, you will be brought to areas that hold great significance in natural history, including river valleys shrouded in ancient beech forests, ferns, mosses and alpine flora, and populated by flocks of native birds. Explore the stunning New Zealand backcountry with friendly and knowledgeable guides and find out just what’s so special about New Zealand’s natural landscape.

Famous Routeburn Walk

This full day tour will take you to the ancient native beech forests situated in the magnificent Mt Aspiring National Park. The walk begins with a scenic drive that takes you to the Northern shores of Lake Wakatipu and then deep into the Routeburn Valley. You will then embark on your walk up the river valley, which is framed by stunning snow capped mountain peaks.

Walking time: 3 to 5 hours 
Walking distance: 13km (8 miles)
Track: Well formed easy/ moderate walking track  

Highlights: Spectacular snow-capped mountain and lake views, a variety of birdlife and super-natural ancient native beech forest, mosses, lichens and ferns, waterfalls and river gorge.

Trip Includes

• Return transfer from Queenstown
• Informative friendly guides
• Scrumptious picnic lunch
• Complimentary use of daypacks and rain jackets, sunscreen & insect repellent

Duration

• Allow 9 hours

Departures

• 8:00 am
• Pick up from central Queenstown accommodation
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• Child rate applies to under 14 yrs old
• Please wear sturdy walking boots or shoes and bring a warm/sun hat, warm clothing for changeable weather (no jeans), a rain jacket and a small daypack & a water bottle
• A reasonable level of fitness will ensure an enjoyable walk
• Picnic lunch is provided (including tea/coffee biscuits)
• Friendly knowledgeable local guides
• Interpretative commentary of flora, fauna, history and geology
• Contact us for private guided rates or Heli Hike options

Normal Retail Price

• Routeburn Track:
  • private group (1-4 people) NZD$1350.00