Magical Routeburn. Photo: Sophie Piercey

The Routeburn Track

September 2021

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The Routeburn is magical and has something for everyone over three easy days.

Routeburn Shelter to Routeburn Falls Hut 9.8km, 3-4hr There’s a gradual climb through lush beech forest to start, following the Route Burn River to Routeburn Flats which is flanked on both sides by the Humboldt Mountains. Keep an eye out for the native birdlife: whio paddle the river and yellowhead, titipounamu, robin and kākā can be […]
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