Trampers at the Harris Saddle, Routeburn Track
The Routeburn Track traverses 32 kilometres of Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks, part of Te Wāhipounamu – South West New Zealand World Heritage Area and is administered by the Department of Conservation on behalf of the New Zealand public.
Located in the southwest of the South Island the track extends between the head of Lake Wakatipu and S.H. 94, the Te Anau – Milford Road. The nearest townships of Queenstown, Te Anau and Glenorchy have a full range of accommodation. Shops in Queenstown and Te Anau can cater for all your tramping needs, including equipment hire.
Learn about the natural and cultural history of the Routeburn Track great walk.
A guide of the track with walking times and distances between huts.
There are four DOC huts on the track – Routeburn Flats, Routeburn Falls, Mackenzie and Howden. Camping outside the designated campsites and staying overnight in the shelters is not permitted.
Find out how to get to the Routeburn Track and how to book and plan for a safe trip.
Learn about fees, bookings and conditions associated with booking the Routeburn Track.
Fiordland National Park is a vast, remote wilderness and heart of Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.
Routeburn track brochure (PDF,1700K) Note: This large file may be slow to open
Day walks in Fiordland National Park (PDF, 700K)
Didymo controls in Fiordland National Park (PDF, 430K)
Weather
Topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres
Great Walks
Fiordland track updates and weather information
