Grand Traverse
The Greenstone Valley and the Routeburn Track combined in one great adventure
The Grand Traverse is a 6 day/5 night all inclusive guided walk following the Greenstone Valley through to the Routeburn Track.
The Grand Traverse combines the Greenstone Track with the Routeburn Track for 66km of hiking. There are some very different landscapes on these two tracks with the Greenstone Track crossing large areas of pastural valley floor as well as undulating beech forest. It can be muddy, windy and wet with stream and river crossings.
The Routeburn Track traverses two of New Zealand's National Parks. The track enters the Fiordland National Park on day four and finishes at the Routeburn Shelter in Mt Aspiring National Park.
The track is uneven and often steep and rocky. Much of it is above the treeline and exposed to weather - especially in strong wind and rain. Read our risk management strategy here
We advise a strong level of agility, stability and fitness for this walk.
For a more detailed description of the walk, please read the itinerary.
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2024-25 Season now open
Planning ahead? Bookings for the 2025-26 hiking season will open mid-February 2025. Click here to be notified when dates are confirmed.
Our walk includes
- Transport ex Queenstown.
- 3 nights accommodation on the Greenstone track - shared rooms only.
- 2 nights accommodation on the Routeburn Track in our private lodges. Shared and Private rooms available.
- All meals, and snacks on track.
- All in the company of experienced guides.
We can also lend you a 40 litre backpack - to contain your belongings that you will carry with you
Click on the button on the image to see our video - showing the Routeburn section of the walk.
Itinerary
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