Routeburn Guided Walk Half Day

A $5 NZD Fuel surcharge will be added per person at check out or final step of payment.

After pickup we drive along the picturesque Queenstown-Glenorchy Road beside Lake Wakatipu. Beyond Glenorchy we drive through Paradise and at the road end enter Mt Aspiring National Park and the renowned Routeburn Track. Cross the swing bridge and enter a spectacular Beech Forest. The path is smooth and flat, allowing you to look for birds as they flit through the trees - a treat is to see the Mohua (yellowhead) a rare endemic bird usually seen in small breeding flocks plus the native bush robin and NZ's smallest native bird the rifleman.

Wander through the nature loop trail with 130million year old magical world of ferns, mosses, lichens & beech forest.  The wide variety of flora and fauna on display is sure to impress. Our guides will also share information about the historical significance of the Routeburn Track and how it was used by Maori and European pioneers. The walking is around 1.5 hours, and with driving, the entire tour lasts 4.5 hours.

We recommend that clients wear comfortable appropriate footwear and warm layers all year round.

Tours operate all year round, track conditions permitting.

We are unable to offer pickups from the Hilton Hotel or Frankton for this tour due to traffic delays, please make your way to our Info & Track shop at 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown.

If your preferred date and time are unavailable, please feel free to contact us.

Important: get in touch if you need to cancel between 7 days and 24 hours prior to your tour: res@nomadsafaris.co.nz

FAQs

What do I wear? Sturdy footwear, supportive hiking shoes with a closed toe and no slip tread. Adequate layers as the weather can change rapidly and maybe different to town.
What do I bring with me? Waterproof jacket, water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, small day pack,(optional) a hat or gloves.
Where will you pick up and drop off? We will pick you up and drop you at selected central accommodation or our Info & Track / Info & Snow Office at 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown. **Unfortunately we are unable to offer pickups from the Hilton Hotel or Frankton for this tour due to traffic delays.**

Every adventure has risks — from changing weather to rough trails and physical challenges. Before you book, please review our full Weather Cancellation Policy and Disclosure of Risks.

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