Full-Day Small-Group Routeburn Valley Walk

Highlights

Walking through ancient Red Beech forest amidst lush ferns lichens and mosses, we follow the turquoise Routeburn River reaching the Flats hut located within a mountain amphitheatre. At this point you will get to rest up, soak in the natural beauty, and enjoy your picnic lunch while listening for native birdsong. This trail is well formed, we cater to your level of fitness and there will be no more than 6 people to a group. The duration of the walk, altitude and alpine conditions will determine the distance and time we will walk. This walk enables you to experience the diversity of natural beauty, lakes, river valleys, waterfalls, mountains views and bird life with numerous photography opportunities. Itinerary for the day: • 8.30 am pick up from accommodation in Queenstown • Photo stop at Bennett’s bluff • Glenorchy village, jetty walk, refreshments. • Routeburn Shelter start of trail • Picnic lunch at Routeburn Flats • Drop off in Queenstown 4.30 - 5pm

Summary

Walking through ancient Red Beech forest amidst lush ferns lichens and mosses, we follow the turquoise Routeburn River reaching the Flats hut located within a mountain amphitheatre. At this point you will get to rest up, soak in the natural beauty, and enjoy your picnic lunch while listening for native birdsong. This trail is well formed, we cater to your level of fitness and there will be no more than 6 people to a group. The duration of the walk, altitude and alpine conditions will determine the distance and time we will walk. This walk enables you to experience the diversity of natural beauty, lakes, river valleys, waterfalls, mountains views and bird life with numerous photography opportunities. Itinerary for the day: • 8.30 am pick up from accommodation in Queenstown • Photo stop at Bennett’s bluff • Glenorchy village, jetty walk, refreshments. • Routeburn Shelter start of trail • Picnic lunch at Routeburn Flats • Drop off in Queenstown 4.30 - 5pm

Tour info

Duration

7 hours - 8 hours

Why take this tour?

After being picked up from your hotel in Queenstown, you will take one of the most beautiful road journeys in New Zealand to the Western end of Lake Wakatipu, led by a knowledgeable local guide.The world-renowned Routeburn Track provides stunning variation in vegetation, bird species, and topography as it climbs 6.5 kilometers one way, on a moderate fitness trail through gorges and valleys. This is small group tour with a maximum of 6 people that you will be spending the 7 hour day with. Your lunch sandwich, wrap or bread roll is an additional cost, afternoon tea / coffee fruit and cookies are included.

What’s included?

GST (Goods and Services Tax)
National Park fees
Afternoon tea & cookies
Fresh fruit
Bottled water
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch is not included, a stop is made at a local bakery for you to select a bread roll, wrap or salad.

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 7-8 hours
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Private Discovery Day Tours

About operator:

Discover the Paradise Valley dwarfed by Mount Earnslaw, in the heart of Middle Earth 4WD to 1680 feet above sea level on Mount Alfred and soak in the views over Diamond Lake and the Dart River Valley. Mount Earnslaw Station is a 15000 acre sheep and beef cattle farm set in this unique scenic environment. Small groups experience this unique property with exclusive excess, LOTR movie location sights included.