13
Days

The Routeburn Track and Other Iconic Walks

Self Drive
Hiking and Walking
Nature
Wilderness

Grab your hiking boots and swap everyday life for the towering mountains, high country lakes, and ice-carved fiords of New Zealand's iconic backcountry. Featuring spectacular day hikes on the Milford and Hooker Valley Tracks, plus a fully guided four-day Routeburn Track adventure, this South Island itinerary takes you to the beating heart of the New Zealand wilderness.

With a mix of self-drive and small-group guided hiking adventures, there's no need to worry about picking up your car at the end of your hikes - we've carefully planned everything to afford you minimum hassle as you enjoy your journey on the "road less travelled".

Trip Departs Everyday except Thursday and Saturday between the 1st of November to the 18th of April.

Routeburn Track Large Map

Visited Locations

Christchurch City
Fiordland National Park
Lake Tekapo
Milford Sound
Mount Cook National Park
Mt Aspiring National Park
Oamaru
Queenstown City
Te Anau

Tour Details

Duration
13
Start Location
Christchurch
Finish Location
Queenstown
Tour Type
Self Drive
Pace
Adventure
Theme
Hiking and Walking
Nature
Wilderness
Island / Landmass
South Island

What's Included

13 Nights Accommodation
50 Page Essential New Zealand Guide
A Full List of the Routeburn Track Inclusions
All Activities & Adventures as per Highlights
All Transport/Transfers
Dedicated Travel Consultant
Detailed Daily Itinerary and Vouchers
Excellent Tour Leaders/Guides
Full 24 Hour Support
Specialized Guides on all Adventures
Standard Hire Vehicle with GPS

Featured Highlights

3 Day Routeburn Guided Hike - Quick Look
Hooker Valley Walk - Mt Cook
Milford Sound Nature Cruise
Milford Track Morning Walk to the Falls
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Penguins and Royal Albatross Tour
Various Other Hikes & Adventures (See Itinerary)
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PRICING OPTIONS
From $3997
per person
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