Best trails in Mount Aspiring National Park

This Track in the Mount Aspiring National Park has it all - a dramatic alpine landscape with awesome views, meadows, cliffs, waterfalls, rivers, and glaciers. There is a breathtaking view of the Rob Roy Glacier at the upper outlook and it's definitely worth the efforts. When the paved road ends, there are exactly 30 km of flat, gravel farm road with ten sign-posted fords and numerous cattle grids to negotiate. In springtime expect to encounter sheep and cows on the gravel road and go very...

Routeburn Track, also known as "the ultimate alpine adventure track, " is one of the most popular Great Walks in New Zealand. It's a high-mountain traverse that links Fiordland and Mount Aspiring national parks. Routeburn Track offers various landscapes, from lush forests with moss, fern, and waterfalls to stunningly wide alpine scenery with tussock, crystal clear post-glacier-age lakes, and a view up to the Tasman Sea. This great walk is usually a three-day trip popular in summer and almost...

This section is the beginning of the Routeburn Track Great Walk. It starts from the Routeburn Shelter at the Glenorchy-Routeburn Road end and takes you to Routeburn Falls Hut near the impressive Routeburn Falls cascade. It's a long uphill section through the forest following the Routeburn River. Please note that online bookings are required in the Great Walks season to stay at Routeburn Falls Hut. More information is available at:...

The Blue Pools Track is located in Haast Pass, between Haast and Wanaka. It's a lovely wooded bridge trail in the forest and then a long swing bridge to cross over before getting to the blue pools. The water is clear and vibrant. You can stay over at Cameron Flats Campground across the road at the trailhead. Please abide by bridge closures and other trail warnings, these are posted for your safety and the safety of rescuers who will need to respond to any incidents caused by unsafe behavior...

This section is the beginning of the Routeburn Track Great Walk. It starts from the Routeburn Shelter at the Glenorchy-Routeburn Road end and takes you uphill through the forest alongside the Routeburn River to Routeburn Flats Hut & Campsite. Please note that online bookings are required in the Great Walks season to stay at Routeburn Flats Hut & Campsite. More information about fees and bookings is available at: Routeburn Flats...

This challenging alpine mission in Mount Aspiring National Park is recommended for experienced and well-equipped trampers and mountaineers only. Prepare for steep, rocky, rooty, exposed sections and sudden weather changes. Snow and ice can create hazardous conditions on these tracks. At the start of the hike, there is an unbridged river crossing across the Haast River, which is typically impassable after rain. Be sure to check the weather forecast before embarking on this track. Do not...

This track is an alternative to the amazing Routeburn Track. If you only have one day to hit this track or you don’t have the possibility to coordinate having two vehicles or any other transportation at both ends of the track, this is the best alternative to see all the highlights of the iconic trail. Please note that bookings are required to stay at all huts and campsites along the track. Harris Saddle Shelter is located at the end of this track. Edit description

The Routeburn Track, also called ''the ultimate alpine adventure track,'' is One of the most popular Great Walks in New Zealand. This section takes you from Falls Hut to Lake Mackenzie Hut. Prepare for a challenging track in the alpine environment with steep, narrow, rocky, exposed sections and sudden weather changes - snow and ice can create hazardous conditions on these tracks. You can stop and relax at Harris Saddle Shelter (enclosed day shelter - overnight use is prohibited) Please note...

Routeburn Nature Walk is located in Mount Aspiring National Park, around half an hour drive from Glenorchy. It is a short family-friendly loop walk through the beautiful red beech/tawhero forest with plentiful birdlife. Start from the Routeburn Shelter situated at the Glenorchy-Routeburn Road end.

This track is a day walk that takes you past the beautiful Lake Harris and then onto the Harris Saddle. Option to go up Conical Hill and check out additional impressive views of the Tasman Sea and Milford Sound. It's a very steep and hard climb, but worth it at the top. This route forms a part of the world-renowned Routeburn Track. Please note that bookings in advance are required to stay at all huts and campsite on this track.