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THE ROUTEBURN TRACK
The Routeburn Track is a 3 day
/ 2 night Queenstown to Queenstown all-inclusive guided walk traversing New
Zealand's Southern Alps through Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks.
 Itinerary
2:00 P.M.
Day Before Departure - check-in 1:45 P.M.
Meet at Ultimate Hikes
Office, top floor, "The Station", corner Camp and Shotover Streets,
Queenstown, for a Pre=track briefing. Packs, sleeping bags and raincoats
will be provided. It is essential that you attend this
briefing. In the event you are unable to attend the briefing we must know
your accommodation plans to enable the above equipment and information to be
delivered to your hotel.
Day 1 :Queenstown/The
Divide to Lake Mackenzie
Depart from Queenstown
by coach to the Divide on the scenic
Milford Road.
Start you walk through Silver Beech forest to the Key Summit turnoff where
you leave the forest for the alpine environment of Key Summit. Then descend
to Lake Howden hut, before climbing through the Silver Beech forest to the
base of Earland Falls. Pass through the natural clearing of the Orchard
before descending into the Mackenzie basin.
Day 2:
Lake Mackenzie to Routeburn Falls
Climb out of the
Mackenzie Basin to Ocean Peak Corner, the traverse across the Hollyford Face
to the Harris Saddle and the descent to Routeburn Falls. Begin your descent
into the Routeburn Valley where you will be see the Routeburn Falls and
fantastic views of the lower valley before you arrive at the lodge.
Day 3:
Routeburn Falls to Routeburn Road
The descent from
Routeburn Falls
to Routeburn Flats takes you through a rich mixed
beech forest
and below the flats the Routeburn River enters its gorge. Lunch is right by
the river at Forge Flat and from here it's a gentle downhill stroll to the
end of the track. A coach will be waiting at the end to take you back to
Queenstown Tonight a celebration dinner is held in a local restaurant.
Includes:
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Pre-track
briefing at 2.00pm afternoon prior to departure at the Routeburn Walk
office – “The Station”, Queenstown.
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Transport
Queenstown to start of Track and return.
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Lodge
accommodation on the Track – multi share bunk style.
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All meals
on the Track.
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All
bedding.
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Complimentary use of backpacks and rain coats.
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Group photo
and certificate of achievement.
Departs:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Prices are ex Queenstown
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2004/2005
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Multi
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ADULT |
$965.00 |
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CHILD (10 YEARS TO 15
YEARS INCLUSIVE) |
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$795.00 |
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