Full-Day Routeburn Track Key Summit Guided Walk from Te Anau
Overview
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Afternoon tea
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Te Anau accommodation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Walking poles or rain jacket available if required, please let the operator know in advance if required.
What to expect
Your trip departs from Te Anau and takes around 1.5 hours travelling in a vehicle to Fiordland’s mountain "divide" - between east and west. The walk begins at the Divide Shelter with a steady climb on a well maintained track. Gaining an elevation of 400 meters, the ascent takes approximately 2 hours at a leisurely pace. On a fine day lunch is had on Key Summit, and in unfavorable conditions in a nearby shelter. After lunch you will descend back to the Divide Shelter before returning to Te Anau. You will spend approximately 4 to 6 hours walking based on your ability but you should be prepared for at least 4 hours walking at a leisurely pace with some hill climbing. This walk is rated 'easy' but some fitness is required for the hill climb.
Stop At:
• Trips & Tramps, Caswell Road, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9640 New Zealand
• Routeburn Track, Routeburn Road, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
• Key Summit Track, Milford Road The Divide, State Highway 94 , Fiordland National Park, Milford, Auckland New Zealand
Additional information
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (approx 4 - 6 hours) with an ascent and descent. The fitter you are the more you will enjoy the trip. We recommend a moderate degree of fitness - minimum distance walked is 7km/4.6 milres,
- Track is well maintained however can be uneven and rocky in places, this is not suitable for wheelchairs or those who have difficulty walking.
- Operates in most weather conditions unless the operator deems it to be unsafe or potentially totally miserable. Please carry a good, waterproof rain jacket, drinking water any medication you might need and wear practical, sturdy shoes for walking in (heels, slip on shoes, jandals/flip flops/thongs are not suitable). The operator can provide a good rain coat and walking poles, please contact them in advance.
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Amazing trip with walks in 3 different landscapes and including a Heli hike! Breakfast and packed lunch included. Trips & Tramps catered for everyone - different walking fitness levels and the local guides were just lovely- sharing the knowledge and differing perspectives. The views were abso...
Amazing trip with walks in 3 different landscapes and including a Heli hike! Breakfast and packed lunch included. Trips & Tramps catered for everyone - different walking fitness levels and the local guides were just lovely- sharing the knowledge and differing perspectives. The views were absolutely amazing! High alpine regions, temperate rainforests and of course incredible fjords, waterfalls and tarns. We got to see the amazing Kia parrots up close too. Cannot recommend this trip highly enough. Accommodation was really comfortable and could walk to amazing restaurants for dinner - perfect!A local, family-run company offering a more intimate and tailored experience. Our guides Reece and Ro were informative and made each of our tours all the more enjoyable. The company was adaptable and responsive to changes in weather and our requests. Hope to be back soon to do the Kepler Heli-Hik...
A local, family-run company offering a more intimate and tailored experience. Our guides Reece and Ro were informative and made each of our tours all the more enjoyable. The company was adaptable and responsive to changes in weather and our requests. Hope to be back soon to do the Kepler Heli-Hike with them.We had a modified version of this excursion and enjoyed it immensely. We started off conventionally from our lodge in Te Anau, but needed to be dropped off in Milford Sound at the conclusion. The day we did our hike we had rain and clouds so the summit would not offer a view. Rowe (sorry I do n...
We had a modified version of this excursion and enjoyed it immensely. We started off conventionally from our lodge in Te Anau, but needed to be dropped off in Milford Sound at the conclusion. The day we did our hike we had rain and clouds so the summit would not offer a view. Rowe (sorry I do not know the spelling of her name) smartly continued on the track to take us to Lake Howden. Several things made this an excellent excursion. First, the very personal nature of the company allows them to adapt to your needs. Second, if weather (a variable in Fiordland) changes, the guides quickly adapt. Most important, we always felt safe. This track deserves the reputation of being a Great Walk.I had a personalised 1:1 guided hike with my lovely and patient guide Madeleine. She's also the driver and my photographer. As the only hiker on the day she was able to personalise the walk with flexibility. We still have time left after the hike so Madz took me to the start of Lake Marian to giv...
I had a personalised 1:1 guided hike with my lovely and patient guide Madeleine. She's also the driver and my photographer. As the only hiker on the day she was able to personalise the walk with flexibility. We still have time left after the hike so Madz took me to the start of Lake Marian to give me idea of what the tracks look like. She also took me back to Mirror Lakes when I told her I didn't see much of it on my 1st visit due to overcrowding. Alas! The place was all to ourselves!What a fabulous day! We were with Jeff, our guide who knew all the mountains, valleys and flora and fauna. Getting to the top was well worth it.
What a fabulous day! We were with Jeff, our guide who knew all the mountains, valleys and flora and fauna. Getting to the top was well worth it.We absolutely loved our day walk at Routeburn Track with John, he was so knowledgeable and very accomodating to our interests. He really spent the time to get to know us and in turn used this to tailor the experience to us. We couldn’t fault the entire day!
We absolutely loved our day walk at Routeburn Track with John, he was so knowledgeable and very accomodating to our interests. He really spent the time to get to know us and in turn used this to tailor the experience to us. We couldn’t fault the entire day!