Routeburn Track

ROUTEBURN TRACK Great Walks season: Duration: 2 – 4 days 24 October 2017 – Distance: 32 km (one way) 30 April 2018 ELEVATION PROFILE & TRACK GUIDE ROUTEBURN Harris Saddle

TRACK 1250 m Routeburn Falls 48 bunks

The Routeburn Track is the Routeburn Flats 1000 m 20 bunks ultimate alpine adventure, taking 15 campsites you through ice-carved valleys 750 m Routeburn and below the majestic peaks of Shelter the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana. 500 m

A short trip from bustling 6.5 km / 1.5 – 2.5 hrs 2.3 km / 1–1.5 hrs Queenstown, this Great Walk links Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks in the Te Wāhipounamu – South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. Weaving through meadows, reflective tarns and alpine gardens, you’ll be rewarded with spectacular vistas over vast mountain ranges and valleys. Day 1: Routeburn Shelter to Routeburn Falls Hut The Routeburn Track can be walked in either direction. The track is well marked and signposted, but some 3 hours – 4 hours, 8.8 km sections are steep and rough and The track begins at Routeburn Shelter, gently winding alongside may be muddy and slippery. Poor the crystal-clear Route Burn (river). After passing Sugarloaf Stream, weather conditions can make this you’ll climb to Bridal Veil Waterfall and continue above the gorge. walk challenging, even in the Great A swing bridge leads to open grassed flats, and the Routeburn Flats Walks season. Hut and Campsite. The track climbs steadily through stunning beech forest, providing views of the Humboldt Mountains. End the This guide describes a 3-day easy hike day at Routeburn Falls Hut, on the edge of the bushline and close to the impressive Routeburn Falls cascade. for independent, non-guided walkers during the Great Walks season (24 October 2017 – 30 April 2018).

Outside the Great Walks season (May to October) walking conditions are more hazardous – see the safety information.

Duration: 2 – 4 days Distance: 32 km (one way) COVER: Lake Harris, Keri Moyle (signsoflife.co.nz)

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Lake Mackenzie 50 bunks 9 campsites

Lake Howden 28 bunks

The Divide

11.3 km / 4.5 – 6 hrs 8.6 km / 3 – 4 hrs 3.4 km / 1 – 1.5 hrs

Day 2: Routeburn Falls Hut to Day 3: Lake Mackenzie Hut to Lake Mackenzie Hut The Divide

4 hours – 5 hours 30 minutes, 12 km 4 hours 30 minutes – 6 hours, 11.3 km Leaving Lake Mackenzie Hut the track crosses a On day 2, you’ll climb steadily up the valley, through small flat before climbing to the bushline. A gradual wetlands and tussock-covered flats, before sidling descent then leads past the ‘Orchard’, an open grassy along the bluffs above Lake Harris to reach the area dotted with ribbonwood trees, to the impressive highest point on the track at Harris Saddle/Tarahaka Earland Falls (174 metres). The track continues its Whakatipu (1,255 metres). descent through beech forest to Lake Howden Hut The track then descends and traverses along the and on to The Divide. A popular side trip (1 hr 30 exposed Hollyford Face, with expansive views over min) to Key Summit climbs to an alpine wetland the Darran Mountains. This section of the track is with panoramic views over Fiordland mountains and well-known for its impressive array of alpine plants. alpine lakes. A steady descent leads to Lake Mackenzie Hut, set beside the enchanting Lake Mackenzie. HIGHLIGHTS

Air New Zealand partners with the Photo: Kerry Weston Department of Conservation to help bring native birds back to the beautiful Great Walks.

Conservation story

1 DOC has teamed up with Air New Zealand, Genesis Energy and the Routeburn Dart Wildlife Trust to further support and expand Photo: Keri Moyle (signsoflife.co.nz) conservation projects on the Routeburn Track, aiming to ‘bring back our birds’ and turn up the birdsong along the Routeburn. The rare whio/blue duck, tuke/rock wren and mohua/yellowhead, which live and breed in the mountainous headwaters of Lake Wakatipu, are a major focus as stoat plagues have hit their numbers hard. Boosted by the partnership, four times the original number of stoat traps have been laid over 40 km in the Route Burn, Rock Burn and Beans Burn areas, ready for the re-introduction of endangered wildlife into these valleys. The benefits of this are that whio are now being seen in the main stem of the Route Burn. Photo: Bernard Spragg 2 Trampers have a choice of four comfortable, well-equipped huts along the track. Routeburn Falls Hut is only 3–4 hours from the road end and makes a great overnight trip for families.

3 Bird watchers can feast their eyes on cheeky kea, tiny rifleman/tītitipounamu, rare yellowhead/mohua and paradise shelducks, to name just a few.

4 Flower lovers can’t miss the largest fuchsia in the world, the kōtukutuku, growing up to 12 metres tall. It is especially noticeable between Photo: DanielShellie DeansEvans (tikitouringnz.blogspot.co.nz) The Divide and Key Summit. ABEL TASMAN COAST TRACK

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The Routeburn Track is accessed by road from the Sign me up! What do I do next? TIMARU following locations:  Routeburn Shelter: 30 minutes, 25 km drive along a partially unsealed road from Glenorchy.

 The Divide: 1 hour 30 minutes, ROUTEBURN TRACK Wanaka Kurow Waimate 85 km from Te Anau. Milford Sound Start off at greatwalks.co.nz/ Tititea/Mount Aspiring 1 routeburn for more information. Please note: the road distance National Park Visitor Centre MILFORD between each end of the track TRACK Glenorchy is 325 km, so you’ll need to Arrowtown arrange transport at each end. Cromwell QUEENSTOWN OAMARU Whakatipu-wai-Māori/ Book your huts and campsitesRanfurly Refer over page for Queenstown Visitor Centre 2 transport options onlineClyde or at a DOC Visitor Centre. and services. Alexandra

KEPLER Palmerston TRACK Te Anau Te Rua-o-te-moko/Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre Book your transport to and from Waikouaiti 3 the track – operators are listed online and in this brochure. Mossburn 0 25 50 km Lumsden DUNEDIN Fairﬁeld Ōtepoti/Dunedin Visitor Centre Dipton Buy your food and pack your PLACES TO STAY 4 bags – download the Great Walks GORE Milton packing list and make sure you Winton have everything you need for a Mataura Balclutha 4-day independent unguided walk.

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Read up on safety and make 5 sure you’re well prepared for your Photo: John Strother (panafoot.com) journey and changeable weather RAKIURA TRACK at greatwalks.co.nz/routeburn. Make sure you have left your DOC operates 4 huts and 2 campsites along the Routeburn Track, intentions with a trusted contact Oban which must be booked well in advance duringStewart theIsland/ Great Walks seasonRakiura National Park at adventuresmart.org.nz. (24 October 2017 – 30 April 2018) to avoid disappointment.Rakiura Visitor Centre

Great Walks huts $65 per adult per night; 17 years and under free (booking required). During the Great Walks season the huts have bunks, mattresses, 6 Visit the closest DOC Visitor heating, toilets, gas cooktops, solar-powered lighting and Centre (Queenstown or Te Anau) to pick up your tickets and official cold running water, and a DOC ranger is in residence. The huts do track guide, and chat with the not provide food, cooking utensils, showers or bedding. friendly staff for the latest weather Outside the Great Walks season facilities are greatly reduced and there forecast and track conditions. are no DOC rangers. Bookings are not required, huts and campsites are first come, first served and fees are reduced. See the website for details.

Great Walks campsites $20 per adult per night; 17 years and under free (booking required). All set! Lace up your boots 7 and get hiking. Don’t forget to Great Walks campsites offer basic facilities including toilets, sinks and share your experience on a water supply. Routeburn campsites have picnic tables and cooking facebook.com/GreatWalks. shelters. Campers may not use hut facilities. seasON free hot showers for freedom walkers On the Lake Front “A taste of classic country hospitality on the sPeCIaL phone 0800 hump ridge and quote promo code: shower WALKING way to Paradise” THE between the Routeburn ROUTEBURN? and Greenstone Tracks TREAT YOURSELF • Free Wiﬁ • Restaurant and self – catering NEW CABINS facilities • Hot Tub BUNK • Shop with tramping supplies & • Boot dryer & laundry facilities Stay at NZ’s first • Complimentary long term Gastro Pub with recently renovated cosyNet Zero Energy parking and luggage storage hotel rooms, self-contained backpacker GO ORANGE - BRAND COMPONENTS campground, surrounded cottage, cabins and camping GO ORANGE - BRAND COMPONENTS • Booking service in beauty and comfort accommodation available. Internet, off- • DOC Hut tickets street parking, luggage storage and ATM. 42 – 50 Mull Street, Camp Glenorchy offers beautiful WARM AND Glenorchy • Accommodation from bunks Restaurant, Café, Bar and terraced Garden state-of-the-art, sustainably-designed WELCOMING BRAND COLOURS ENVIRONMENTALLY to deluxe rooms provide a relaxed atmosphere to have T: +64BRAND 3 442 9902 COLOURS cabins, bunkrooms and campsites, breakfast, lunch or dinner. We specialise E: [email protected] hot showers and fully-appointed cooking FRIENDLY $18 Routeburn transfers ORANGEMore wildernessBLUE GREEN GREY YELLOW LIGHT BLUE in catering for large groups & functions. www.glenorchynz.comORANGE BLUE GREEN LIGHT BLUE Pantone (PMS) : 021 C Pantone (PMS) : 313 C Pantone (PMS) : 376 C Pantone (PMS)and : 424 dining C rooms with stunningPantone (PMS) : 600 mountainC Pantone (PMS) : Pantone (PMS) : 021 C Pantone (PMS) : 313 C Pantone (PMS) : 376 C Pantone (PMS) : CMYK : 0/69/100/0 CMYK : 100/0/8/13 CMYK : 50/0/100/0 CMYK : 0/0/0/61 CMYK : 0/0/29/0 CMYK : 15/0/0/0 $15 Greenstone transfers CMYK : 0/69/100/0 CMYK : 100/0/8/13 CMYK : 50/0/100/0 CMYK : 15/0/0/0 RGB : 255/112/0 RGB : 0/114/195 RGB : 131/185/47 RGB : 83/83/83 RGB : 255/249/199 RGB : 201/232/251 Conditions apply views. Enjoy artist-designed features such RGB : 255/112/0 RGB : 0/114/195 RGB : 131/185/47 RGB : 201/232/251 HEX : #ff7000 ... lessHEX : #0090c3people HEX : #83b92f HEX : #535353 HEX : #fff9c7 HEX : #c9e8fb as our scheelite campfire shelter stone HEX : #ff7000 HEX : #0090c3 HEX : #83b92f HEX : #c9e8fb 3-day loop track mosaic walkways, water features, and native landscaping that will make your stay inspiring. On-site Glenorchy Information Free wifi too! Opening December 2017. 2016 WINNER BRAND FONTSBOOK NOW: Packages from Centre & Glenorchy General BRAND FONTS Specialists in local information, Basic Tramping at $175 Kinloch Road • Glenorchy • Ph: 64-3-4424900 Store provides: Rockwell (Regular, Bold) we can assist with transport & www.kinlochlodge.co.nz • DOC brochures Rockwell (Regular, Bold) Gotham Roundedto (GuidedLight, Light Walking Italics, Book, at $1645 Book Italics , Medium, Medium Italics, Bold, Bold Italics) 027 700 1882 activity bookings • Track & Weather updates Gotham Rounded (Light, Light Italics, Book, Book Italics, Medium, Medium Italics, Bold, Bold Italics) 42 Oban Street, Glenorchy p 03 226 6739 or 0800 HUMP RIDGE (486774) • DOC backcountry hut tickets Phone: +64 3 409 2049 Book online at • Maps & Tramper supplies w www.humpridgetrack.co.nz e [email protected] CampGlenorchy.co.nz [email protected] BRAND COLOUR / DEVICE USAGE • Groceries and bottle store glenorchyinfocentre.co.nzBRAND COLOUR / DEVICE USAGE

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Kepler Track. This publication is produced using paper  yha.co.nz  0800 278 299 © Daniel Deans sourced from well-managed, renewable and legally logged forests. Mount Aspiring Know before you go Mount Erebus National Park It is important to plan your trip thoroughly to ensure you stay safe, and have a great time. Fiordland Lake Before you go, know the Outdoor Safety Code Wilson National Park To Glenorchy – 5 Simple rules to help you #makeithome and Queenstown Mount Xenicus 1912m 1. Plan your trip. Travel times vary greatly in Routeburn Shelter New Zealand, so carefully planning your Routeburn Routeburn Conical Hill route is essential. Seek local information 1515m Falls Hut Flats Hut about what to take, and allow enough time Lake Harris H 1537m

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o Lake n Fergus e T k ac r Tr a s Routeburn Track safety c ple 0 1 Km k Ca SH94 to Te Anau ¯ The information in this brochure relates to the Routeburn Track in the Great Walks season (24 October 2017 – 30 April 2018). Lake Gunn  This track is not recommended for children under age 10, due to the exposed mountainous environment and often adverse weather conditions. An overnight stay at Routeburn Flats, Routeburn Falls or Lake You are strongly recommended NOT to attempt this Howden huts is a suitable family option. track between early May and late October (outside the  Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Great Walks season). The winter environment in Fiordland is Parks lie in an area with high rainfall very cold and wet, with ice, snow and short daylight hours. and changeable weather patterns. Cold temperatures, snow, strong winds and Avalanche-prone bridges across some major watercourses heavy rain can occur at any time of the year. are removed. DOC does not manage hazards such as flooding or avalanches. Walking the Routeburn Track at this time  The Routeburn Track is complex avalanche terrain and the risk of avalanche is present should only be attempted by people who are very experienced throughout winter and often into December. in the New Zealand backcountry and have navigation, river During the Great Walks season, DOC crossing and alpine skills. Alpine-specific trip planning is manages this risk and walkers may be flown critical for you and your group safety. The consequences are (at their cost) over dangerous sections. severe if not correctly managed.  Go to greatwalks.co.nz/routeburn ‘Know In addition, facilities are greatly reduced – including no before you go’ section for detailed safety gas for cooking, a limited water supply, and no rangers or information, and ‘What to take’ section for emergency radio facilities. For more information, see ‘Outside a comprehensive gear list. the Great Walks season’ at greatwalks.co.nz/routeburn. Remember – your safety is your responsibility