Full-Day Small-Group Routeburn Valley Walk
Overview
After being picked up from your hotel in Queenstown, you will take one of the most beautiful road journeys in New Zealand to the Western end of Lake Wakatipu, led by a knowledgeable local guide.The world-renowned Routeburn Track provides stunning variation in vegetation, bird species, and topography as it climbs 6.5 kilometers one way, on a moderate fitness trail through gorges and valleys. This is small group tour with a maximum of 10 people that you will be spending the 7 hour day with. Your lunch sandwich, wrap or bread roll is an additional cost, afternoon tea / coffee fruit and cookies are included.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- National Park fees
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Fresh fruit & nut bars
- Professional guide
- A stop is made at a local cafe for you to purchase a picnic lunch
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Walking through ancient Red Beech forest amidst lush ferns lichens and mosses, we follow the turquoise Routeburn River reaching the Flats hut located within a mountain amphitheatre. At this point you will get to rest up, soak in the natural beauty, and enjoy your picnic lunch while listening for native birdsong.
This trail is well formed, we cater to your level of fitness and there will be no more than 6 people to a group. The duration of the walk, altitude and alpine conditions will determine the distance and time we will walk. This walk enables you to experience the diversity of natural beauty, lakes, river valleys, waterfalls, mountains views and bird life with numerous photography opportunities.
Itinerary for the day:
• 8.30 am pick up from accommodation in Queenstown
• Photo stop at Bennett’s bluff
• Glenorchy village, jetty walk, refreshments.
• Routeburn Shelter start of trail
• Picnic lunch at Routeburn Flats
• Drop off in Queenstown 4.30 - 5pm
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Minimum age is 15 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, bring rain jacket, additional layers of clothing, casual & practical, sturdy walking shoes or boots
- This trail is 4.4 miles one way, or nearly 8 kilometres in length. Total distance 14 kms
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day Small-Group Routeburn Valley Walk?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST). Read more Apr 2025
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-18264P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
- Bottled water.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- National Park fees.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Fresh fruit & nut bars.
- Professional guide.
- A stop is made at a local cafe for you to purchase a picnic lunch.
The minimum age to participate is 15. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full-Day Small-Group Routeburn Valley Walk is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-Day Small-Group Routeburn Valley Walk will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- National Park fees
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Fresh fruit & nut bars
- Professional guide
- A stop is made at a local cafe for you to purchase a picnic lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Minimum age is 15 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, bring rain jacket, additional layers of clothing, casual & practical, sturdy walking shoes or boots
- This trail is 4.4 miles one way, or nearly 8 kilometres in length. Total distance 14 kms
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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