Lake Howden Track Routeburn
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Chloe Riddell
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Routeburn Track: Lake Howden Track
Located in Fiordland National Park and Milford Road/Milford Sound area in the Fiordland region
Introduction
For a taste of the Routeburn Track Great Walk or for an easy overnight tramp with kids, walk to Lake Howden with plenty of mountain and valley views along the way.3.4 km return via same track
Dog access
No dogs
From The Divide carpark follow the Routeburn Track through silver beech forest to the Key Summit Track turn off. Here you can detour to Key Summit otherwise it's a short descent to pretty Lake Howdon and Lake Howden.
Lake Howden Hut is permanently closed. It was damaged in a storm in early 2020.
This walk begins at The Divide, about 85 km along the Milford Road from Te Anau.
Your safety is your responsibility
- Take the right gear to keep yourself safe on your tramp.
- Tell someone your plans using the Outdoors Intentions form including when to raise the alarm if you haven't returned.
- Follow the five essential steps of the Safety Code.
Contacts
| Te Rua-o-te-moko / Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 249 7924 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre Lakefront Drive Te Anau 9600 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 29 Te Anau 9640 |
| Full office details | |
