Routeburn Guided Walk Full Day

* We will pick you up in Queenstown at 8.00am and drive you along the picturesque Queenstown-Glenorchy Road beside Lake Wakatipu. Beyond Glenorchy, we drive through Paradise and at the road end enter Mt Aspiring National Park and the renowned Routeburn Track.
* Cross the swing bridge and enter a spectacular Beech Forest. The path starts off smooth with a slow incline to the Flats Hut, from the Flats Hut to the Falls Hut the trail has a steep incline and is rugged.
* Enjoy searching for birds as they flit through the trees - a treat is to see the Mohua (yellowhead) a rare endemic bird usually seen in small breeding flocks plus the native bush robin and NZ's smallest native bird the Rifleman.
* The track follows the Routeburn River as it roars through a magnificent gorge before plunging beneath the rocks. It is a gradual ascent through 130million year old magical world of ferns, mosses, lichens and beech forest. The wide variety of flora and fauna on display is sure to impress. Our guides will also share information about the historical significance of the Routeburn Track and how it was used by Maori and European pioneers. There are plenty of waterfalls to enjoy and lots of places to rest along the river. The trail is moderately paced, rising gradually towards stunning snow-capped peaks.
* The aim is to reach the Falls Hut which is a 1 hour steep incline from the Flats Hut so moderate fitness is required.
* We recommend that clients wear sturdy footwear and warm layers all year round and bring a rain jacket
* Tours operate all year round, track conditions permitting.

What do I wear?
Sturdy footwear, supportive hiking shoes with a closed toe and no slip tread.
Adequate layers as the weather can change rapidly and maybe different to town.
What do I bring with me?
Waterproof jacket, water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, small day pack, (optional) a hat and gloves.
How hard is the walk?
The start of the walk is scenic with a gentle incline but there are some steeper sections after reaching the Flats Hut up to the Routeburn Falls Hut and beyond.
What if I am not fit enough to complete the walk?
The Full day hike aims to reach the Falls Hut, which is an hour with a steep incline from the Flats Hut. The group must stay together so perhaps the Half day hike might be more suitable if you don't think you are fit enough? If there are no other guests on the tour, you can go at your own pace with the guide.
Where will you pick up and drop off? We will pick you up and drop you at any central accommodation or our Info & Track / Info & Snow Office at 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown. Unfortunately we are unable to offer pickups from the Hilton Hotel or Frankton for this tour due to traffic delays.

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Disclosure of Risk 4WD

Nomad Adventures Limited (t/a Nomad Safaris) Disclosure of Risk for Guided Walks

We, Nomad Adventures Limited, are committed to the protection of our employees, clients & property from accidental injury or damage from work carried out by, and on behalf of, the business. We, Nomad Adventures Limited, adopt health, safety, and welfare as a fundamental business objective.

In meeting this commitment, management will comply with all legislative requirements and take all practicable steps to:

• Provide a safe place of work, safe equipment, and proper materials.
• Activities are reviewed by competent staff (internal technical advisors).
• Establish and insist that safe work methods be always practiced.
• Provide supervision and training.
• Ensure employees and clients understand and accept their responsibility to promote a safe and healthy place of work and are part of the safety management process.
• Comply with all Health and Safety Legislation.
• Prevention of serious harm.
• Continually improve.

Whilst we undertake all reasonably practicable steps to minimize, remove, or isolate risks during our tours, it still exists as it does in everyday life.

Risks you may be exposed to during your tour include, but are not limited to:

• Motor vehicle accident including collision with other vehicles, stationary objects, or the land, rollovers, or vehicle fires.
• Your own failure to heed safety warnings, both verbal and written.
• Actions of other road users or members of the public which could cause harm.
• Risk of falling from alighting the motor vehicle.
• Risk of falling or injury due to uneven, loose or slippery terrain.
• Risk of drowning.
• Risk of injury or death due to natural events such as Earthquakes, Landslide, Flash Flooding, Treefall, Wildfire, Lightning, Blizzards, Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami, Cyclones and any ongoing consequences of these events.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions including rain, snow, wind and rapid temperature changes.
• Injury from falling trees, branches, rockfall or landslides.
• River or stream crossings that may involve slippery rocks, fast currents or rising water.
• Dehydration, sunburn, hypothermia or other weather-related health conditions.
• Medical incidents or emergencies in a remote location with limited access to immediate care.

Disclosure of Risk Guided Walks NAL V1.0 Nov 2025

Weather Cancellation Policy

Weather cancellation policy Nomad Adventures Limited (t/a Nomad Safaris, Info & Track, Info & Snow)

As part of this commitment, we reserve the right to delay or cancel any tours or activities if weather conditions are not suitable. This decision will be made by the Operations Manager or a delegated representative. Guides and Drivers are also authorized to modify their routes, or shorten a tour if weather conditions unexpectedly change.

Reasons for this could include, but are not limited to:

• Excessive rain causing risk of flooding
• Extreme high winds
• Snowfall closing roads
• Excessive ice on roading network
• Risk of lightning strike during tours
• Weather-related State of Emergency declared by authorities
• Any other extreme environmental or weather event, such as Earthquake, Landslide, Wildfire, Tsunami, Cyclone, Volcanic Eruption

Weather Cancellation Policy v1.2 – Nov 2025