The Routeburn Track is one of New Zealand's most spectacular Great Walks, linking Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks through a breathtaking landscape of alpine passes, mountain lakes, waterfalls and native forest. As the track starts and finishes at different locations, transport is an essential part of planning your Routeburn adventure. Whether you're walking independently or joining a guided hiking experience, convenient transport options are available to help you access the trailheads and complete your journey with ease.
Choose from return transport services departing from Queenstown or Te Anau, with options designed specifically for multi-day Routeburn Track hikers. For added convenience, accommodation packages are also available, including pre- and post-hike stays in either Queenstown or Te Anau, allowing you to start and finish your Great Walk comfortably.
Cancellation & Refund
Transfers only
24 hours or more before departure: Full refund**
Within 24 hours/no show: No refund
If you have booked accommodation with your transport package, we will confirm the cancellation/refund policy upon booking. Accommodation is subject to availabilty.
**Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Travel from Queenstown to Routeburn Shelter
Bus times: 8:00am or 11:15am
Start your Routeburn Track walk from Routeburn Shelter.
Day 2: Hike the Routeburn Track
Walk through alpine scenery, beech forest, waterfalls and mountain viewpoints.
No transport is required on this day.
Day 3: Finish at The Divide Choose your onward transport:
The Divide to Queenstown: 10:45am, 3:15pm or 3:30pm
(Alternative) The Divide to Te Anau: 10:45am, 3:15pm, 3:30pm or 5:30pm
Day 1: Travel from Queenstown to The Divide
Bus times: 7:15am, 8:00am or 10:15am
Start your Routeburn Track walk from The Divide.
Day 2: Hike the Routeburn Track
Walk through alpine scenery, valleys, waterfalls and mountain viewpoints.
No transport is required on this day.
Day 3: Finish at Routeburn Shelter
Routeburn Shelter to Queenstown: 9:45am or 2:15pm
Day 1: Travel from Te Anau to The Divide
Bus times: 7:45am, 8:00am, 10:15am, 11:00am or 1:25pm
Start your Routeburn Track walk from The Divide.
Day 2: Hike the Routeburn Track
Walk through Fiordland scenery, alpine sections and native forest.
No transport is required on this day.
Day 3: Finish at Routeburn Shelter
Routeburn Shelter to Queenstown: 9:45am or 2:15pm
Pricing
Cost per Person Nov 2026 - Apr 2027
Route
Adult
Child
Queenstown to The Divide or vv
NZ$116
NZ$70
Queenstown to Routeburn Shelter or vv
NZ$75
NZ$53
Te Anau to The Divide or vv
NZ$65
NZ$40
Add-Ons
Queenstown Airport pick-up/drop-off
NZ$25 per way
Queenstown accommodation
from NZ$290/n
Te Anau accommodation
from NZ$345/n
Prices are correct at the time of posting but are subject to change without prior notice.
Transfers and Shuttles
Hiking & Walking
