Routeburn Track Guided Walk (Half-Day)

Name: Routeburn Track Guided Walk (Half-Day)
Brand: Nomad Safaris
SKU: 5762P9
Price: 150.56 USD
Rating: 4.5 (16 reviews)

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Queenstown, New Zealand

5 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Be introduced to one of New Zealand’s Great Walks without having to do the whole thing on a morning or afternoon guided hike on a portion of the Routeburn Track. After a pickup from central Queenstown, head into the mountains of Mt. Aspiring National Park. Follow your guide at a relaxed pace through lush forests and experience the tranquility of the Routeburn River and its waterfalls along the way.

A gentle incline and easy stretch of trail, ideal for all walkers and hikers
Bottled water and light snacks provided so you don't need to pack your own
Central Queenstown hotel transfers are included for stress-free logistics
Avoid the risk of getting lost in the bush by going with a guide

What's Included

Small-group tour, afternoon departure from 1.30pm
Professional guide
Light snacks and water
Pickup from central Queenstown accommodations is included. Surround suburbs (Kelvin Heights, Frankton, Arthur's Point, Fernhill and others) by arrangement. Please contact to reconfirm pick up arrangement and time.

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

37 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Pick up is from Info & Track, 37 Shotover Street. We may be able to offer pick up from your accomodation in central Queenstown, however please contact us on 034426699 to confirm.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Lake Wakatipu

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Aspiring National Park

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Nomad Safaris (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Pushchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A moderate level of fitness is required
Please bring water bottle, rain jacket, extra layers, insect repellant, camera, sunscreen, hat and medications
You must have appropriate hiking footwear, such as sturdy hiking boots or trail shoes with good grip and ankle support.
Please Note: Pickup from central Queenstown accommodations is included. Surround suburbs (Kelvin Heights, Frankton, Arthur's Point, Fernhill and others) by arrangement. Please contact to reconfirm pick up arrangement and time.
Do you have any current or past health issues, injuries (eg knee, joint or back pain / asthma, heart conditions or diabetes), or medications that could affect your hiking?
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 41 travellers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Questions?

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Product code: 5762P9

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Featured review

Debbie

Highly recommend this tour and the company Nomad Tours we had a great trip.We were picked up in a Tesla not what we expected by Rachel our tour guide. This was because we were the only guests on the tour today. I was impressed that the company honoured our booking even though there was only the two of us going. Rachel was extremely knowledgeable and friendly guide more like a friend than a guide which made the afternoon very enjoyable. The scenery was amazing and the track was not difficult. On the way back Rachel received a call from the company to assist another tour group as one of their guests was ill and needed extra help transporting the remaining guests back. This meant we returned in the company bus not the Tesla but it was fine. I was impressed with the professionalism and care the company provided. Well done

Reviews

4.4

based on 16 reviews

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diwanji, Dec 2024

The guide was excellent and helpful, the route and location was very nice, however this is an activity that visitors who do rent a vehicle, like we did, should be able to make it on their own, in our opinion.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for the great review and for sharing your thoughts! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the guide, the route, and the location. We understand your point about the flexibility of renting a vehicle, and we always strive to offer a tour experience that adds value for guests who want something a bit different from self-guided exploration. Your feedback is really helpful, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another adventure!

Not what we expected

Debbie, Oct 2024

Intetesting and enjoyable afternoon

David_O, Apr 2024

Spent a most enjoyable afternoon with our guide Roger, his knowledge and compaby were first rate. The walk was easily manageable through a very beautiful setting.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

It sounds like you had a wonderful experience with Roger we are pleased you enjoyed the walk! Thank you for taking the time to write such a positive review.

Great trip

Joanne_Y, Mar 2024

Scenic drive to the track head. It’s so wonderful to hike in the beautiful national park. Appreciate the small group offered Nomad Safari. We only wish we booked the whole day one to get more exercise.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

We're glad you enjoyed your hike in the beautiful national park and appreciated our small group offerings. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope to see you again for a full-day adventure soon!

Nice guide but not much to see

Cicely_Z, Feb 2024

Our guide was very nice, who was waiting at our hotel door before the scheduled time. He was very nice to explain to us about the various plants in the forest. But there was not much to see during the 2 hour walk in the forest, which was a bit disappointed.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hello, we thank you for the feedback as it helps us improve our services. We’re proud of the walks we do as theirs lots of ecology and nature to see, and our guides regularly point this out. Plus, the views are fantastic too. We will be reviewing this trip and how it’s conducted to ensure that our guides are well versed in all the sights and stories along the way.

Great introduction hike!

Patricia_E, Dec 2023

Nice scenic drive. Amazing scenery in Mt Aspiring park. This was a good introduction to the Routeburn Track. Absolutely stunning scenery.Our guide was friendly and we enjoyed this tour!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thanks for sharing your experience! Delighted you enjoyed the scenic drive, the amazing scenery in Mt Aspiring Park, and the introduction to the Routeburn Track. The stunning scenery made it all the more enjoyable. Cheers!

Great half day activity connecting with nature

kerryn_e, Feb 2023

Ester was a brilliant guide and the walk was very family friendly. A great half day activity connecting with nature enjoying the local NZ stunning scenery. Highly recommend!

Dan the Man

Charlotte_B, Jan 2023

Dan, our guide was incredible, so passionate and excited to show us around and for us to get the most out of the experience. We had the best fun, Dan went overtime just for us and we even jumped in the water at the end to top it off!

A great trip. Paul was knowledgeable...

Merril T, Jan 2018

A great trip. Paul was knowledgeable and we learnt a lot.

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