After pickup we drive along the picturesque Queenstown-Glenorchy Road beside
Lake Wakatipu. Beyond Glenorchy we drive through Paradise and at the road end
enter Mt Aspiring National Park and the renowned Routeburn Track. Cross the
swing bridge and enter a spectacular Beech Forest. The path is smooth and
flat, allowing you to look for birds as they flit through the trees - a treat
is to see the Mohua (yellowhead) a rare endemic bird usually seen in small
breeding flocks plus the native bush robin and NZ's smallest native bird the
rifleman

The track follows the Routeburn River as it roars through a magnificent gorge
before plunging beneath the rocks. It is a gradual ascent through 130million
year old magical world of ferns, mosses, lichens & beech forest. The wide
variety of flora and fauna on display is sure to impress. Our guides will also
share information about the historical significance of the Routeburn Track and
how it was used by Maori and European pioneers. There are plenty of waterfalls
to enjoy and lots of places to rest along the river. The trail is moderately
paced, rising gradually towards stunning snow-capped peaks.

We recommend that clients wear comfortable appropriate footwear and warm
layers all year round.

Wilderness Guided Walks is an all weather activity and rain jackets can be
supplied. Tours operate all year round, track conditions permitting.

We are unable to offer pickups from the Hilton Hotel or Frankton for this tour
due to traffic delays, please make your way to our Info & Track shop at 37
Shotover Street, Queenstown.

If your preferred date and time are unavailable, please feel free to contact
us.

Important: get in touch if you need to cancel between 7 days and 24 hours
prior to your tour: res@nomadsafaris.co.nz

Every adventure has risks — from changing weather to rough trails and physical
challenges. Before you book, please review our full Weather Cancellation
Policy and Disclosure of Risks.

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