Routeburn Track
Backpacking3 days19.5 mi (one-way)
Itinerary
Routeburn Shelter
5.6 mi • 2,000 ft gain
Routeburn Falls Hut
6.7 mi • 1,700 ft gain
Lake Mackenzie Hut
7.1 mi • 1,400 ft gain
The Divide Shelter
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This trip requires a Routeburn Track Huts & Campsites. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Trips starting between November 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026
Permits required. Quota in effect.
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