Otago · Hiking

Routeburn Track

A 20-mile point-to-point route in Otago, New Zealand.

Routeburn TrackPhoto: ShakyIsles, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
19.7 mi
one way
5,946 ft
climb
4,334 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Routeburn Track is a 20-mile point-to-point route in Otago, New Zealand, inside Mount Aspiring National Park. It runs between about 1,580 ft and 4,330 ft above sea level, with roughly 5,950 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is boardwalk. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Glenorchy, about 11 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sugar Loaf, Upper Peak and Momus. Double Barrel Falls and Bridal Veil Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Sylvan Campsite and Routeburn Flats Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Routeburn Nature WalkPhoto: ShakyIsles, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Routeburn Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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