Routeburn Guided Walk Half Day

Duration: 4.5 hours return from Queenstown
Walking: Approx. 1.5 hours
Departs: Queenstown
Operates: Year-round, conditions permitting

Experience a taste of New Zealand’s world-famous Routeburn Track on a relaxed half-day guided walk into Mt Aspiring National Park. Your adventure begins with a spectacular drive from Queenstown along the shores of Lake Wakatipu, through Glenorchy and Paradise, before arriving at the start of the Routeburn Track. Cross the Routeburn swing bridge and step into an ancient world of native beech forest, ferns, mosses and lichens. Enjoy approximately 1.5 hours of easy-paced walking along a well-defined forest trail, surrounded by rivers, waterfalls and native birdlife. Along the way, your guide will bring the landscape to life with stories about the area's native flora and fauna, natural environment and the historical significance of the Routeburn Track to Māori and early European pioneers.

Highlights

• Experience part of the famous Routeburn Track
• Enjoy the spectacular drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy and Paradise
• Cross the Routeburn swing bridge
• Walk through ancient native beech forest
• Discover native flora, fauna and birdlife
• Learn about the area's natural and cultural history from your local guide

What to Wear & Bring

Please wear sturdy, supportive walking shoes with good grip and comfortable layers suitable for the conditions. Queenstown's alpine weather can change quickly, so please bring:

• Waterproof jacket
• Water bottle
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Small day pack
• Camera or phone
• Hat and gloves in cooler weather

Pick-Up & Drop-Off

Pick-up and drop-off are available from selected central Queenstown accommodation or our Info & Track shop at 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown. We are unable to offer pick-ups from Hilton Queenstown or Frankton due to traffic delays. Guests staying in these areas should meet us at 37 Shotover Street.

Looking for a Private Experience?

Prefer to explore with your own guide? Checkout our Private Routeburn Half Day Hike, available for groups looking for a more personalised experience. 

Important Information

Tours operate year-round, subject to track, weather and road conditions. For your safety, the route or itinerary may occasionally need to change due to conditions such as adverse weather, high water levels or road access. Please review our Disclosure of Risks and Weather Cancellation Policy  before booking. If your preferred date or departure time is unavailable, please contact our team and we'll be happy to help. For cancellations between 7 days and 24 hours before departure, please contact res@nomadsafaris.co.nz.