Rob Roy Track
Alert/Important notice
There is avalanche danger during winter and spring (June-November) on the Rob Roy Track.
Track category
Walking track
Time:
3 - 4 hr return
Distance:
10 km
Description
Trampers on the Rob Roy Track
The valley is a good entry point to an area of spectacular alpine scenery, snowfields, glaciers, sheer rock cliffs and waterfalls.
A swing bridge, 15 minutes from the Raspberry Flat car-park, crosses the West Matukituki River, downstream from the Rob Roy Stream junction. After the bridge the track climbs through a small gorge into beech forest, then into alpine vegetation at the head of the valley, with good views of the Rob Roy Glacier.
Getting there
The Matukituki Valley is an hour's drive west from Wanaka.
The track starts at a swing bridge, 15 minutes from the Raspberry Flat car-park.
Plan and prepare
Before you go into the outdoors, tell someone your plans and leave a date to raise the alarm if you haven't returned. To do this, use the New Zealand Outdoors Intentions process on the AdventureSmart website. It is endorsed by New Zealand's search and rescue agencies and provides three simple options to tell someone you trust the details about your trip.
- Plan properly and follow the outdoor safety code.
- Overnight trampers need a sleeping bag, cooking utensils and sufficient food, warm and waterproof clothing - including gloves and hat.
- Good fitness and equipment are essential to enjoying your trip, especially as unpredictable weather patterns mean that cold temperatures, snow, strong winds and heavy rain can occur at any time of the year. These valleys aren't closed in winter, but snow can make travel difficult and dangerous.
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