Routeburn Track
✓ Verificada contra la agencia · DOC32 km traverse between Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. Crosses Harris Saddle (1,255 m) with optional side trip to Conical Hill (1,515 m). Named a top-11 world trail by National Geographic. The two trailheads are 340 km apart by road — shuttle required.
Distancia
33.4 km
Elevación máx.
1,255m (Harris Saddle)
Duración
2–4 days
Clasificación de seguridad
DificultadMulti-day trek
GuíaNo guide needed
EquipoNo technical gear
OficialSí
MantenidaSí
Temporada
Great Walk season 1 Nov–30 Apr. In season a non-technical 2–4 day booked-hut walk. Off-season (1 May–late Oct) it is an alpine route: 32+ avalanche paths, snow and ice on the Hollyford Face and Harris Saddle, bridges removed — ice axe, crampons and avalanche gear required.
Peligros
- ▲Harris Saddle (1255 m) exposure
- ▲avalanche (off-season)
- ▲snow and ice
- ▲sudden weather change
- ▲cold
Independent booked-hut Great Walk over an exposed alpine saddle; off-season it demands alpine skill.