The scenery at Mackinnon Pass is always dramatic, whatever the weather. Photo: Jack Austin

Routeburn Track, Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks

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Two national parks, two iconic valleys, and more stunning views, lakes and waterfalls than you can point a selfie-stick at – the Routeburn is the complete package. Starting from The Divide off Milford Road, the track sidles around the northern flank of the Livingstone Mountains before reaching the side track to Key Summit, a highlight […]

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