Routeburn Track
Three unforgettable days through Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks - alpine passes, mossy beech forest, 174 - metre waterfalls.
32km
DISTANCE
2-4 days
DURATION
Intermediate
GRADE
Great Walk
STATUS
QUICK FACTS
Everything, at a glance.
HIGHEST POINT
Harris Saddle 1,255 m
SEASON
Late Oct - Apr
LAKE MACKENZIE - GREAT SPOT FOR A COLD PLUNGE!
SUITABLE FOR
First multi-day hikers
THE ROUTE
Three days. One unforgettable line.
Snow, sun, beech forest, waterfalls & abundant birdlife.
Day 1
4- 6 hours
📌 The Divide (Te Anau)
📌 Lake Howden
📌 Earland Falls
📌 Lake Mackenzie Hut
Day 2
6 - 8 hours
📌 Lake Mackenzie Hut
📌 Harris Saddle - 1,255 m
📌 Routeburn Falls Hut
Day 3
6 - 8 hours
📌 Routeburn Falls Hut
📌 Routeburn Flats Hut
📌 Routeburn Shelter
PACKBACK TIP
Missed a hut booking?
DOC campsites are often still available. Our lightweight MSR Hubba Hubba tent is perfect for Routeburn camping - and you can pair it with our Core Pack for $60 / day.
WHAT YOU’LL SEE
The moments worth showing up for.
ROUTEBURN FLATS HUT
LAKE HOWLAND
QUICK PIT STOP
ACROSS THE HARRIS SADDLE
SNOW & RAIN IN FEB
LUNCH STOP
APPROACHING ROUTEBURN FALLS HUT
ROUTEBURN FLATS
TESTED ON THE TRACK
The Routeburn Bundle
Essentials, hand picked for this exact walk.
✓ 65L Lowe Alpine Pack
✓ Ascent Pro Rab sleeping bag
✓ Sleeping bag liner
✓ Leki trekking poles
✓ After dark (head torch, pillow & towel)
✓ Meal pack
✓ Rab Kangri gortex jacket
✓ Cooking pack (plate, cup, spork & knife)
✓ Emergency & first aid kit
✓ Rab gaiters
✓ JetBoil
✓ Variety of dry bags
Trip length
$590
NZD $196 / DAY FREE DELIVERY3 Days
OR PICK INDIVIDUAL ITEMS
Curate your own Routeburn pack.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
The honest briefing.
Checklist
✓ Book DOC huts in May
✓ Carry layers - alpine weather flips fast
✓ Cell coverage is patchy; download offline maps
✓ Sandfly repellent is non-negotiable
✓ Leave No Trace - pack out everything
Water
Clean streams throughout the hike, treat or boil if advised.
Food
Zero resupply on track. Carry all meals - and a treat for Harris Saddle.
Alpine weather changes rapidly.
Never attempt Harris Saddle in dangerous conditions. Always check the latest forecast with DOC before setting out.
Prefer to customise your kit?
No problem! Head to our rentals page and put together a pack yourself.
Need a ride?
if you’d like help to get to or from your hike – contact us and we can co-ordinate transport to suit your dates.
Click here for more information about the Routeburn Great Walk.