Routeburn Track Encounter

ITINERARY:
Your day begins with journey along the Queenstown - Glenorchy Highway, one of New Zealand's most scenic drives and follows the beautiful shores of Lake Wakatipu into the wilderness sanctuary of Mt Aspiring National Park and the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. Enjoy a leisurely 6.5 kilometre/4 mile walk up the wide, smooth surfaced track to Routeburn Flats, 230 metres/750 feet. Enjoy your lunch here with time to languish by the riveras it meanders across the alpine meadow. For those willing an additional 300 metre/980 feet climb to Routeburn Falls where the river leaps out of a high alpine basin and tumbles towards the Flats below is an added bonus. During the walk to/from Routeburn Flats the knowledgeable guides give excellent interpretation of how the land was shaped, the ecology of the ancient beech forest and the trail forged by the Maori & European pioneers.
FITNESS:
This walk is well within the ability of any active person,the surface is smooth and well graded. Walking distance13 kilometres for the return walk to Routeburn Flats.
INCLUDED:

• Transport pick-up and return from Queenstown accommodation
• Experienced and knowledgeable guides
• Commemorative photograph
• Morning snack at Glenorchy
• Packed lunch
• Sunscreen Lotion
• Insect Repellent
• Daypack on loan if required
• Raingear on loan if required

WHAT TO BRING SUGGESTIONS:

• Warm clothing and a waterproof jacket even if weather looks okay
• Walking boots or shoes are recommended
• A small day pack to carry your spare clothes, camera and lunch
• Water bottle

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