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Hi we are looking at the following option, can anyone advise us if this is possible. Once we conquered the switchbacks, the trail was incredibly scenic until we reached routeburn falls hut. Bathrooms had running water and flushable toilets, though it was very, very cold. For a experienced tramperbackpakcer this is relatively easy track and the huts are super nice with gas cooking and drinking water available, along with nice bunk rooms and lounge room for. Approaching the falls hut, the trail turns rocky and a handrail is available in one stretch. This is one of four doc great walk huts on the routeburn track. Rain starting falling in the middle of afternoon and it was intermittent for the rest of the day. The route is within the trees and very easy to follow. Routeburn track transport and walks glenorchy journeys. Trampers can still walk these sections of the track. Stay at routeburn falls hut that night, get up, see the sunrise, hike back the way i came in and not bother with the other side of the routeburn track. This is a 50bunk, great walk hut on the routeburn track, fiordland.

Actually, the track has been closed between routeburn falls hut and lake mackenzie hut due to heavy snowfall and avalanche risk, so im lucky that its my last day. The routeburn track guided walk is a 3 day2 night all inclusive guided walk through fiordland and mt aspiring national parks, from the divide on the milford road to the routeburn shelter near glenorchy. Looking down back towards the valley floor is stunning and the views of mount somnus and mt homus are amazing. Seeing as this hut only has 12 bunks, can we go on line and. Wonderful but book huts well in advance routeburn track. Duration of this walk is entirely flexible and dependent on fitness levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from october until april. I just registered an account with doc trying to book the huts, however the huts at lake mackenzie and routeburn falls are fully booked. This is a 48 bunk, great walk hut on the routeburn track, mt aspiring national park. In the winter, the falls hut is commonly used as a ski touring base for easy access into the serpentine range and beyond. Take time to enjoy the dramatic landscape around the falls, before descending to the alpine pastures of the routeburn flats. Key summit 918m, on the western end is the site of a popular viewpoint and nature walk.

End the day at routeburn falls hut, on the edge of the bushline and close to the impressive routeburn falls. How to hike the routeburn track in one day 6 day hike. Routeburn falls hut routeburn track, mt aspiring national park. Routeburn track routeburn falls looking back at routeburn falls hut the trail is a bit steep and rocky, but there was good grip on the wet rocks. Routeburn track new zealand guided walks ultimate hikes. We backpacked to the routeburn falls hut, with a quick detour to explore some side trails near the routeburn flats hut. The routeburn track at 32km excluding side trips is the shortest of the three, but still a challenging and at times steep backcountry hike that requires considerable fitness to keep going for 3 days. We woke up bright and early on day two at the routeburn falls hut to catch the sunrise. Once the trail begins to climb youll be rewarded with sweeping glacial valley views and waterfalls upon arrival at the. Simply book your place on our bus, tell us where you want to go, hand us.

If, for example, you can only book routeburn falls hut then i would start at the divide and have a shorter day 2 to avoid any risk of missing transport if you have booked a bus. This is one of four doc great walk huts on the routeburn track the routeburn flats, routeburn falls, lake mackenzie and lake. Jan 27, 2020 actually, the track has been closed between routeburn falls hut and lake mackenzie hut due to heavy snowfall and avalanche risk, so im lucky that its my last day. Day 1 we walked from routeburn shelter to routeburn falls hut 8. And if time permits, head a bit further towards routeburn falls hut for the iconic valley view. Routeburn has a easy first day to the routeburn falls hut and a little tougher day to mckenzie lake hut on day 2, day 3 to divide is medium difficulty. Rain starting falling in the middle of afternoon and it.

The advised itinerary starting at the routeburn shelter is to do a 2 night3 day hike where the first night is at routeburn falls. Looking back toward the routeburn falls hut from near the harris saddle. The emily creek bridge is considered to be the halfway mark. From the routeburn flats hut, you make your way up to routeburn falls. I am an experienced walker and walked the track in 3 days 2 nights. After spending the night at the routeburn falls hut, we made our way to the routeburn shelter pick up point, we arrived well in time and so the bus. We stayed the first night at routeburn falls hut about a 3 hour hike from the routeburn car. If we allow 7 hours all up, will this allow us to do conical hill on the way to the routeburn falls hut day five. Everything you need to know about the routeburn track lost. Routeburn nature walk is a 2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near glenorchy, otago, new zealand that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. Things can change that rapidly and dramatically on the routeburn and in our lives. From queenstown travel west on glenorchyqueenstown rd for 43km until you reach glenorchy.

There are also campsites at routeburn flats and lake mackenzie. It is an annual event which was first held in 2001, and draws many local competitors as well as many international runners. While the second part of the trail is shorter in length, it does come with some additional incline. Routeburn track bus services, queenstown, new zealand info track. Would like to add the routeburn track day walk to your dream new zealand holiday. Before you book your accommodation, it is necessary to check out how. Wellformed walking track up to 9 kilometres each way. Routeburn nature walk otago, new zealand alltrails. If you dont have time to hike the entire routeburn track or if you failed to book it in time but are still keen to see what its about, then explore the less used track up the pristine routeburn north branch as a day trip from queenstown. For further information or guidance on walking in new zealand. Plenty of seating was available for trampers making dinner and playing games. Exact dates when booking will open are advised on our website closer to the time. Routeburn flats hut has 20 bunks and a camping area 5 minutes from hut. This is a steady climb through beech forest crossing two swing bridges.

The routeburn track is one of the great walks in new zealand. Routeburn shelter and car park to routeburn flats hut 6. Routeburn track south island 2020 all you need to know. Apr 20, 2014 routeburn has a easy first day to the routeburn falls hut and a little tougher day to mckenzie lake hut on day 2, day 3 to divide is medium difficulty. Huts and campsites can book out many months in advance. This is one of four doc great walk huts on the routeburn track the routeburn flats, routeburn falls, lake mackenzie and lake howden. Of course this comes with a higher price and the necessity to book your bed in advance. Everything you need to know about the routeburn track. We started from the divide, walked to routeburn falls hut, and then. Another possibility is the routeburn flat hut, a bit further and right at the bottom, in the valley. From the falls hut it starts with a short uphill section over smooth rock. See more ideas about travel, places to travel and dream vacations. On this first section, the gravel path is well maintained and crosses the routeburn river which can be anything from a trickle to a cascade several times on scenic bridges.

How to do nzs routeburn track in one day the runners. One other chance is the routeburn flat hut, a bit additional and proper on the backside, within the valley. Regardless of which direction youre going in, this section between the routeburn falls hut and the lake mackenzie hut is, l iterally and figuratively speaking, the top part of the trail. You probably want to book the routeburn falls hut for the first night instead of the routeburn flats hut, as the second day on the trail will be easier. Dedicated to providing you with modern comfort in ancient surroundings, each lodge is fully staffed and offers full lounge and dining facilities serving delicious food for breakfast and dinner with. The public routeburn falls doc hut where we stayed had fabulous views over the valley and humboldt mountains as it sits at the bushline on a rocky saddle where the route burn commences its drop to the flats below. The road surface is sealed except for the last 8km which is a gravel road. The routeburn track is a worldrenowned, 32 km tramping hiking track found in. What to expect on the routeburn track logistics, difficulty. If you dont have time to hike the entire routeburn track or if you failed to book it in time but are still keen to see what its about, then explore the less used track up the pristine routeburn north branch as a. The two photos below were taken from the routeburn rainbow falls hut, taken 5 minutes apart. The hut at routeburn falls is a great place for some lunch if youve started early and we know it has a stunning view from other peoples accounts.

Since you will only be taking part of a day hike, there is no need to book any accommodation along the trail. The trail from the routeburn shelter begins a gradual ascent through mosscovered beech forest to the routeburn flats hut 6. As it is a relatively short track, much of the routeburn track is also accessible to day hikers. The wellknown routeburn monitor in new zealand travel. You will continue your way up over the valley, taking in some beautiful views of the humboldt mountains out in the distance and the grassy plains down below. Back at the junction the track crosses heaped scree and rubble under the trees before turning along the valley and climbing toward the falls and the serpentine range. The routeburn track is a wonderful track with a wonderful landscapes. A routeburn track day hike routeburn shelter to routeburn. Here turn right into mull st which becomes glenorchyqueenstown rd and follow it for the next 11km. Only huts available are routeburn flat hut and howden hut. In order to go to these points though, you will need to book a shuttle service.

Sep 21, 2018 this is the most popular destination for the routeburn track. Routeburngreenstone track otago, new zealand alltrails. The routeburn classic mountain run is a mountain running event in new zealand and is 32 km 20 mi in distance, following the entire routeburn track. This is the most popular destination for the routeburn track. The routeburn track gives you a great variety of landscape, from lushy forests with moss, fern and waterfalls to stunningly. Started in the rain but we were lucky as it cleared up for some stunning scenery. Flats hut, routeburn falls hut, lake mackenzie hut and lake howden hut and two. The section from lake mackenzie hut to routeburn falls is definitely the best you couldnt really get much more out of a days hike in new zealand, apart from the tongariro alpine crossing. This hut offers fabulous views over the route burn valley and humboldt mountains. If you want to do a great walk independently, you will need to book the doc accommodation on the.

End the day at routeburn falls hut, on the edge of the bushline and close to the impressive routeburn falls cascade. Hiking milford and routeburn track together realistic. In the great walks season you need to book huts andor campsites on the track. Day 1 routeburn shelter to routeburn falls hut youtube. Hiking guide to the routeburn track in new zealand in a. Dec 27, 2019 unless you book well in advance, the main determinant in the direction of walking may be hut and campsite availability. The wellknown routeburn monitor in new zealand travel to. The rooms are nicely divided with 6 subdivisions in each room, with each subdivision containing 4 bunks two upper, two lower, for a total of 48 beds. When i leave lake howden hut, slush is falling from the sky, but when i gain elevation walking up key summit, a side trail, i find inches of white powder on the ground.

The famous routeburn track in new zealand travel mavericks. Several small, bridged creeks tumble in stony jumbles down the hillside. As you climb in elevation the views of the area become all the more breathtaking. Higher up, on the way to routeburn falls hut, views open up to reveal the humboldt mountains. When i booked the huts for this trek 2 weeks earlier there were no more spots left for routeburn falls hut for the first night. The routeburn track is a 3 days oneway trail which starts at the divide near te anau and ends at the routeburn shelter near queenstown or vice versa. The ultimate hiking guide for the routeburn track how to.

The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and backpacking and is best used from october until april. In summer season late october to late april, there are. The routeburn track is relatively easy going for the first two hours before a steep climb up to the falls hut where lunch is enjoyed overlooking spectacular alpine views. Routeburn falls hut routeburn falls hut view from routeburn falls hut trees around routeburn falls hut. Sep 19, 2018 the routeburn falls hut was well equipped with stoves, gas and running water, making dehydrated meal prep a breeze. If you were unlucky and unable to book into the huts or campsites. Beware at this point as early and late season avalanches can fall as far as the bridge. We chose the routeburn falls and lake mackenzie huts for our. We were pretty freezing cold by this point and were glad of the chance to make a cup of tea at the hut and try and warm up for a bit. Routeburn flats hut, routeburn falls hut, lake mackenzie hut, and lake howden hut.

Sep 06, 2016 looking back down the valley from above routeburn falls hut as you continue beyond the routeburn falls hut, you leave the trees behind and enter a more rugged, mountainous landscape. Select great walk abel tasman coast track heaphy track kepler track lake waikaremoana track milford track paparoa track rakiura track routeburn track tongariro. The path gets a bit narrower here, but its still clearly marked by red sticks. Day 1, routeburn shelter to routeburn falls hut, 8. But every day has something different to offer this track truly spoils you and id do it again in a heartbeat. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from october until april. Day 2, routeburn falls hut to lake mckenzie hut, 11. Unless you book well in advance, the main determinant in the direction of walking may be hut and campsite availability. Routeburn track new zealand hiking trails tourism new zealand. If the routeburn track is fully booked, other options to consider in the surrounding area are. The routeburn track is a 3 day two night walk with four comfortable wellequipped huts routeburn flats hut, routeburn falls hut, lake mackenzie hut and lake howden hut and two campsites routeburn flats and lake mackenzie.

Day hike the routeburn north branch, routeburn shelter. From the path, we had great panoramic views of the darran mountains and hollyford face. This mornings walk climbs steadily to the outlet of the river at lake harris dont forget to occasionally stop and look behind you for great views of the routeburn valley. Greenstone caples track, hump ridge track, and hollyford track. Routeburn falls hut we took our boots off and placed them beneath the bench, then went inside the bunk rooms to search for two free bunks. Adjacent to the actual routeburn falls the routeburn falls hut is built on stilts with a grand overview of the lower routeburn valley. Beware at this point as early and late season avalanches can fall as far. Continue on with some more stream crossings and steeper climbs that you dont notice because youre so excited to arrive at the falls hut.

Routeburn track, how to organize the and which hut to book. It took me and another guy a long time to get the fire going with the coal. The trail usually books out quickly so make sure you plan it well in. The huts along the way are not only big but also well equipped with flush toilets, gas cookers and other nice gadgets. Oct 31, 2019 b routeburn flats hut to routeburn falls hut. Do not underestimate the track as some parts are a bit steep and you have to carry a backpack for 3 days. Routeburn track new zealand hiking trails tourism new. The headwall of the landslide is heavily loaded and might collapse at any time. The long climb to the harris saddle, the highest point of the track, is worth every step. It was an absolutely stunning first day on this great walk. This way youre only staying in a hut for one night again, not cheap.