How difficult is the Routeburn Track?

Level of difficulty: Moderate. Track Terrain: The track is reasonably smooth, with some steep rocky sections. Your adventure begins with a coach ride from Queenstown to the Divide on the scenic Milford Road, stopping at Te Anau for morning tea.

Can you do routeburn in 2 days?

Can I hike the Routeburn Track in two days? You can do the Routeburn Track in two days. Start at the Divide car park and walk the 12 kilometers up to the Lake Makenzie Hut. On the second day, you will hike 20 kilometers by starting the climb to Harris Saddle.

How do you get to Routeburn Track?

Routeburn Track can be accessed from both ends: Routeburn Shelter, 25 km from Glenorchy along a partially unsealed road, and The Divide Shelter, 85 km from Te Anau. The road distance between each end of the track is 325 km – transport is needed at each end.

Is the Routeburn Track open?

DOC is delighted to announce both the Milford and the Routeburn tracks will be open in full from 30 November for the Milford, and 7 December for the Routeburn. DOC southern South Island Operations Director, Aaron Fleming says this summer is a great opportunity for New Zealanders to get out on our most iconic tracks.

Is there cellphone coverage on the Routeburn Track?

Routeburn Track – There is no mobile phone coverage at either The Divide (coverage is generally is lost just outside of Te Anau heading to Milford) or the Routeburn Shelter.

Which great walk is the easiest?

Abel Tasman By far the easiest of all the Great Walks is the Abel Tasman Track. It is pretty flat and you have the option of having your pack transferred between huts by boat if you wish! Great Walks don’t get much simpler than that.

Are there toilets on the Routeburn Track?

5. Re: Public toilets on routeburn track? You can use any dunny you come across, with the exception of the guided walks one.

What is the best direction to walk Routeburn?

However in our opinion the best way to walk the Routeburn Track in 2 days is to start at the Divide (Milford/Te Anau side) and walk towards the Routeburn Shelter side near Queenstown.

What is the best direction to walk the Routeburn?

However in our opinion the best way to walk the Routeburn Track in 2 days is to start at the Divide (Milford/Te Anau side) and walk towards the Routeburn Shelter side near Queenstown. This make such a good use of time in many ways.

What is the easiest Great Walk in NZ?

the Abel Tasman Track
Abel Tasman By far the easiest of all the Great Walks is the Abel Tasman Track.

Which is the best Great Walk NZ?

The Milford Track The Great Walk of all Great Walks. Deemed ‘the finest walk in the world’, it’s no wonder securing yourself a spot on the trail is nearly impossible. Located in the jewel in New Zealand’s hiking crown, an extremely popular 4-day track through Fiordland, from Lake Te Anau to the stunning Milford Sound.