Routeburn Track

Otago · New Zealand

Distance32.3 km (20.1 mi)all 3 sections

Climb1,477 m (4,846 ft)1,411 m (4,629 ft) down

High point1,293 m (4,242 ft)lowest 476 m (1,562 ft)

DOC's time2-4 daysas DOC publishes it

GradeIntermediate, Advanced, ExpertDOC

This track is mapped in 3 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.

Map

Map: LINZ NZ Topo, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

Pink: the track. Orange: huts. Blue: campsites.

Plan it with offline topo maps: try it for 14 days

About the track

Weave through meadows, reflective tarns and alpine gardens, and be rewarded with spectacular vistas over vast mountain ranges and valleys. From May to October, conditions can be challenging – only attempt if you have the skills.

Huts on or near the track

Routeburn Flats Hut (699 m, bookable)
Lake Mackenzie Hut (896 m, bookable)
Routeburn Falls Hut (970 m, bookable)

Campsites

Routeburn Flats Campsite (699 m)

Routeburn Track on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.