NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsRouteburn Track
New Zealand
Fly over the dense beech forest of the Routeburn and Hollyford. valleys. One of new Zealand 'great walks' traverses the Routeburn valley, its a 3-day hike through the valley and over an alpine pass into Fiordland National Park.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Routeburn Track
Welcome to the Routeburn Track, universally classified as one of New Zealand's Great Walks, and arguably its ultimate alpine adventure. Spanning 33 kilometers across the majestic main divide, this trail bridges two ecological…
Listen in the app2The Routeburn Shelter and River
Our journey commences at the Routeburn Shelter. The initial kilometers follow the vibrant, almost unnaturally blue waters of the Routeburn River. …
Listen in the app3Forge Flat: A Historical Pause
We arrive at Forge Flat, a serene clearing alongside the turquoise river. The name is not merely descriptive but deeply historical. …
Listen in the app4Ascent to Routeburn Falls Hut
The gradient increases significantly as we climb toward the Routeburn Falls Hut, situated precisely 1,000 meters above sea level. This is a critical transition zone. …
Listen in the app5Harris Saddle: The Track's Zenith
We have reached Harris Saddle, the absolute zenith of the Routeburn Track at,1255 meters. This is an environment defined by extreme exposure. …
Listen in the app6Descent to Lake Mackenzie
Navigating the exposed Hollyford Face, we begin our descent and are rewarded with our first breathtaking glimpse of Lake Mackenzie far below. This section requires careful foot placement on narrow, rocky paths. …
Listen in the app7Earland Falls and the Forest Return
On our final day, descending toward The Divide, we re-enter the dense, primeval forest. A magnificent highlight awaits: Earland Falls. …
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As we reach The Divide, concluding our 33-kilometer traverse, take a moment to absorb the magnitude of this physical and environmental achievement. You have walked through a landscape carved by ice, polished by water, and…
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What is Routeburn Track?
Routeburn Track is a place in New Zealand with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -44.7186, 168.2784 |
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