Private Routeburn Track Guided Walk

Create Lasting Memories on a Private Routeburn Track Guided Walk

One of the highlights of this private walk is its flexibility, designed around your pace and interests. Whether you prefer challenging sections or gentler trails, your guide ensures the day fits your style. This makes it ideal for travellers looking for something beyond a standard group walk.

Fiordland’s alpine environment is truly unique, with every turn of the track offering a new perspective. Native wildlife, crystal-clear rivers and towering peaks create a constantly changing backdrop. With everything taken care of, you’re free to enjoy the walk as an immersive experience in nature.

• Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
• Distance: 7-10 km
• Climb: 400m

HIGHLIGHTS

• Personalized Adventure: A private guide ensures a bespoke hiking experience, catering to your interests and pace.
• Scenic Transport: Start with a pick-up from your Te Anau accommodation, enjoying short scenic stops along Milford Road.
• Diverse Landscapes: Hike against the backdrop of Fiordland’s mountains and valleys, discovering unique native plants and birds.
• Flexible Itinerary: Option to modify your day, focusing on Key Summit or combining short walks in Fiordland National Park.
• Incredible Views: Reach Key Summit for panoramic views of the surrounding alpine landscape, a highlight of the walk.

INCLUSION

• Professional private hiking guide
• Private transport from and to your Te Anau accommodation
• Safety gear and hot drinks
• Picnic lunch with reusable water bottle and snacks

Optional provision of jacket and walking poles (please request in advance)

SCHEDULE

• 9:00 am: Pickup from Te Anau accommodation
• 10:30 am: Start at Divide, Routeburn Car park
• Walk to Key Summit, Howden Hut, and possibly beyond
• 3:30 pm: Return to Divide
• 4:30 pm: Drop-off at Te Anau accommodation

WHAT TO BRING

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Day pack with warm sweater/fleece jacket, waterproof jacket
• Camera for capturing stunning scenery

Optional walking poles (available upon request)

FITNESS

• Requires a reasonable level of fitness due to the 400-metre ascent and descent.
• Walking distance of 7-10 km, with a duration of 3 to 5 hours on a well-graded and wide track.
• Suitable for walkers with basic to moderate experience, with adjustments made for weather conditions.

AGE INFORMATION

• Minimum age: 8 years

CANCELLATION & REFUND

• 7 days or more before travel: Full refund**
• 6 days or less: Non Refundable

Note: **Refunds exclude credit card or payment fees if applicable, which are non-refundable.

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