The Routeburn Track is widely considered one of the very best hut treks in a country with a crazy abundance of world-class hikes, eclipsed in fame perhaps only by one of the world’s best-known hut treks, the Milford Track. (See my e-book to the Milford Track.) A point-to-point hike of 33.1 kilometers/20.7 miles in Mount Aspiring and Fiordland national parks, typically hiked in three days, it is best-known for its long alpine traverse of about nine kilometers (almost six miles) high above the rainforest, or “bush,” including a crossing of the mountain pass called Harris Saddle at 1,255 meters/4,117 feet.
This e-book will tell you all you need to know to plan this trip, including tips on the best season, difficulty, weather, transportation, huts, extensive gear tips, details of each day on the track, and what you need to know regarding safety and other issues specific to the Routeburn Track.
It sets itself apart from other guides to this track by offering detailed advice on dealing with the two primary challenges of the Routeburn: rain that can be heavy and go on for days and booking huts for one of the most famous and popular hut treks in New Zealand—which typically books up for the entire season within minutes after reservations open. This e-book shares possibly the most valuable tip for booking Routeburn huts you will find anywhere (a simple one that I used to successfully book our trip for four people).
Read my blog story about my family trek, “Trekking New Zealand’s World-Class Routeburn Track,” which has dozens of photos and is partially free for anyone to read but requires a paid subscription to read in full.
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