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The Routeburn Track is a 32km 3 day/2 night walk located between the head of Lake Wakatipu in Glenorchy and the Milford Road. A wide variety of native birds can be seen and heard along the track. The track passes through tussock grasslands, herb fields, beech forest and bog plant communities. Spectacular views of U-shaped and hanging valleys dominate the landscape as you pass numerous waterfalls and alpine lakes.
The track can be walked either way, starting from Glenorchy, close to Queenstown or from the Divide along the Milford Road, either way it can be reached by a scheduled bus.
As an additional option, on finishing the track at the Divide you can bus to Milford Sound and spend the night on the Milford Mariner.
Equipment: There are three Department of Conservation Great Walk huts on the track; Clinton, Mintaro and Dumpling. Hut facilities include: gas cookers, tables, benches, cold running water, lighting and heating in the main kitchen/dining hut, bunkrooms with mattresses, flush toilets and wash basins.
BYO pack with food and personal belongings Staff are stationed at each hut and are equipped with radios for use in emergencies and for weather forecasts.
Written Jan 2, 2004
Address: Glenorchy Area
Website: www.doc.govt.nz
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Glenorchy holds the key for travellers who are keen to do New Zealand's Great Walks. The main access to the renowned Routeburn, Rees-Dart and Greenstone-Caples Tracks is through Glenorchy and then up the valley to the track entry points. The drive up Lake Wakatipu to Glenorchy is worthwhile even for non-trampers, as ever-changing alpine views unfold with every turn of the road.
The tramping opportunities in this area are the finest in the country. The fame of the Routeburn is eclipsed only by the Milford Track.
The Routeburn crosses the Humboldt Range through spectacular scenery with dense forest, river flats, plunging waterfalls, and alpine lakes.
The Rees-Dart is the toughest tramp, crossing alpine passes and rough terrain. The Greenstone and Caples are gently graded valley walks for the most part.
Equipment: Different tracks have different facilities. Check out the Department of Conservation website for individual track info.
Updated Jan 2, 2004
Address: Glenorchy
Website: http://www.doc.govt.nz
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A horse ride from the Dart River stables at Glenorchy is a must and many equine extras for Lord of the Rings filming came from there.
Equipment: Bring sandfly repellant, long pants, a warm waterproof jacket, a flask of hot coffee/tea and as many rolls of film for your camera as you can carry!
Written Jan 1, 2004
Address: Coll Street, Glenorchy
Website: www.dartstables.com
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A horse ride from the Dart River stables at Glenorchy is a must and many equine extras for Lord of the Rings filming came from there. Bring sandfly repellant,...
Q: Can anyone help with a really nice and scenic walk/tramp near the Dart River into the Dart Valley - in the Paradise vicinity of...
A: that place is wonderful and rarely any people (except the residents who's dirt roads you will be driving past) I did not go into the river by kayak on this part but...
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The mountains are gorgeous, no matter what the weather. Glenorchy is away from the rat race and a very special place. Maoris of course were here first, but the first European settlers arrived in 1862...
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~ Glenorchy - Gateway to the Routeburn Track ~
I went to Glenorchy on my way to the start of the Routeburn track. This is also a common stop for people heading also to Greenstone, Caples, Rees and Dart Valley tracks. Others, come for jet-boat...
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Glenorchy is a small town nestled in spectacular scenery on Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand's south Island. It is approximately 45km's by road from Queenstown. Glenorchy is a popular tourist spot, close...
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Glenorchy is at the northern point of Lake Wakatipu in central Otago and just north (40kms) of the popular tourist spot of Queenstown. Glenorchy is a destination in its own right and the drive around...
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My day in the valleys around Glenorchy was truly uplifting. The drive to Glenorchy from Queenstown is a treat in itself with some great views of Lake Wakatipu, but it is the Rees and Dart valleys...
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