One of two spectacular day walk options we recommend on the Routeburn Track, this full-day guided walk takes you to Routeburn Flats, with an optional steep short ascent to Routeburn Falls. The track begins at Routeburn Shelter, gently winding alongside the crystal-clear Route Burn (river) before crossing a swing bridge that leads to the open grassy Routeburn Flats. Along the way, enjoy magnificent views of snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes, river gorges, waterfalls and ancient beech forests overlooking the vast Routeburn Valley below. A picnic lunch, an experienced private guide and all transfers are included in this full-day adventure.

This day hike is featured in our signature Blanket Bay Walk.

We also recommend the Key Summit section of the Routeburn Track, available as a day walk from Te Anau with a customised private journey or as part of our Fiordland Great Walk package.

October-April