Guided Routeburn Track Hike from Queenstown

Join a guided group walk on one of New Zealand’s Great Walks, surrounded by rivers, waterfalls and snow-capped peaks. Choose a relaxed half-day walk or a more strenuous full-day hike through the Routeburn wilderness.

Itinerary

1. Meet at Info & Track, 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown. Depart at 13:30 for the Routeburn Walk - Half Day or 08:00 for the Routeburn Hike - Full Day.
2. Travel by car to the Routeburn Track.
3. Explore the Routeburn Track with a guide. On the Routeburn Walk - Half Day, enjoy 1.5–2 hours of gentle walking through beech forest while learning about its flora, fauna and history. On the Routeburn Hike - Full Day, hike for 7 hours, aiming to reach Falls Hut; the route from Flats Hut to Falls Hut includes numerous steps and a steep incline lasting 1.5 hours.
4. Take a 30-minute food break. The Routeburn Walk - Half Day includes a light snack; the Routeburn Hike - Full Day includes snacks and a picnic lunch.
5. Travel back by car.
6. Finish with the included return shuttle.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Round-trip transfers
• Snacks
• Picnic lunch on the full-day hike

Important details

• The half-day walk requires beginner-level fitness; the full-day hike requires intermediate-level fitness. Both involve considerable walking and stairs.
• This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility or serious medical conditions.
• Child tickets cover ages 5–14.
• Read the risk disclosure statement before booking.
• Stay with the group and follow your guide’s instructions. Your guide sets a pace suitable for the group.
• Walks operate year-round in conditions that may include rain, cold temperatures and hot sunshine.
• Arrive 10 minutes before departure, or be ready in the property lobby 10 minutes before your selected pickup time. Shared transfers may arrive early or late.