Routeburn Track
DOC track · Otago
Routeburn Track is a 32.3 km Great Walk in Otago with 1,328 m of climbing and a high point of 1,294 m.
Weave through meadows, reflective tarns and alpine gardens, and be rewarded with spectacular vistas over vast mountain ranges and valleys. From May to October, conditions can be challenging – only attempt if you have the skills.
Track stats
| Distance | 32.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2-4 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate, Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Great Walk |
| Elevation gain | 1,328 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,268 m |
| Highest point | 1,294 m |
| Lowest point | 476 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.71852, 168.27845 |
| End | -44.82511, 168.11764 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Huts near the track
- Routeburn Flats Hut (on the track)
- Routeburn Falls Hut (on the track)
- Lake Mackenzie Hut (on the track)
Campsites near the track
- Routeburn Flats Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
- Lake Mackenzie Campsite (0.5 km from the track)
- Greenstone Saddle Campsite (1.4 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Routeburn Track GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Routeburn Nature Walk (0.0 km away)
- Lake Sylvan Track (2.9 km away)
- Sugarloaf/Rockburn Track (3.9 km away)
- Scott Creek Track (5.4 km away)
- Rees-Dart Track (7.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Routeburn Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.