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Routeburn Track

New Zealand · Oceania · Hut-to-hut · score 79/100

At a glance

CountriesNew Zealand
ContinentOceania
RegionSouth Island (Fiordland/Mt Aspiring NPs)
TypeHut-to-hut
Length33 km
Typical duration3 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Max altitude1255 m
Best seasonlate Oct-Apr
StartRouteburn Shelter (Glenorchy)
EndThe Divide (Milford Rd) - or reverse
Permit / guideDOC hut/campsite booking required in season
Special gearwet-weather kit

Score

79/100
Scenery
30/35
Fame
19/25
Uniqueness
13/20
Logistics
17/20

Alpine traverse linking two national parks; arguably the best scenery-per-day of any Great Walk

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Notes

32-33 km

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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