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...

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...

Ancient beech forests, crystal-clear river crossings, and the roar of cascading water mark the beginning of one of New Zealand's most celebrated Great Walks. This opening segment of the Routeburn Track serves as Day 1 of the multi-day journey, leading you from the Routeburn Shelter at the edge of the Glenorchy-Routeburn Road up to the spectacular Routeburn Falls Hut. It is a steady climb that transitions from the valley floor into the sub-alpine zone, offering a magnificent introduction to...

Sweeping alpine vistas and ancient beech forests await on the Routeburn Track, a premier multi-day journey through the heart of the South Island’s high country. This point-to-point traverse links Mount Aspiring National Park with Fiordland National Park and is typically completed over three days. Most walkers break the journey into three distinct sections, though the track is flexible and can be experienced starting from either the Routeburn Shelter near Glenorchy or The Divide on the Milford...

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

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...

Soaring peaks, shimmering alpine lakes, and expansive views across the Southern Alps define this spectacular high-country crossing. Often considered the crown jewel of the Routeburn Track, this segment marks Day 2 of the multi-day adventure, taking you from the heights of Routeburn Falls Hut to the serene, forest-fringed shores of Lake Mackenzie Hut. It is a day characterised by dramatic transitions, as you move from the open, tussock-covered alpine zones into the lush, mossy forests of...

This is a challenging route intended for experienced trampers. After carefully crossing the unbridged Haast River, it’s a steep, rooty ascent to the bush line. This crossing should not be attempted if the river is high or heavy rain is forecast. Views of Mount Aspiring National Park open up as you reach the tussock ridge. The marked track officially ends at the Brewster Hut. Beyond this point, there is no designated trail; progress is over an unmarked route of rock and scree. High-level...

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.