About this event
A classic alpine adventure crossing two national parks (Fiordland and Mt Aspiring). Features Harris Saddle, Key Summit, and stunning mountain views. A one-way track. We start on the Te Anau side (The Divide) and finish at the Routeburn Shelter, taking a shuttle that brings us directly to Queenstown at the end. As we begin from Te Anau and finish in Queenstown, members will need to make arrangements for baggage transfer between the two towns. Accommodation: 2 Nights DOC Huts (Routeburn Falls, Lake Mackenzie).
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What Wakahi Walks does
- Organise the event from start to finish
- Lead the group on the track
- Book huts, campsites or lodges (as applicable)
- Arrange logistics — transport and carpool coordination
- Group coordination and safety planning
- Organise training events
Your contribution covers this organising work — not just the hut bookings.
Costs
| Item | Amount (NZD) | Group Booking |
|---|---|---|
| DOC Huts (2 nights: Routeburn Falls, Lake Mackenzie) | $176 NZ / $264 intl - TBC in April 2027 | Yes |
| Flights | $300 | No |
| Base accommodation (Te Anau, pre/post) | $50-150 | No |
| Shuttle package (Te Anau start / Queenstown finish) | TBC | Yes – in November 2027 |
| Shuttle Queenstown-Te Anau | $64 each way TBC | No |
| Baggage transfer | TBC | No |
| Member Contribution | $50 NZ / $100 INTL | Yes |
Contributions are due 1 week after huts are booked and are non-refundable. No pulling out after huts are booked unless a suitable replacement is found.
Pre-event and post-event group dinners
We usually meet for a group dinner before the walk and a celebration dinner after it. Both are optional, but most attendees join.
What to bring
Gear
- Backpack 50-65L with a rain cover
- Waterproof pack liner or heavy-duty liner bags
- Broken-in hiking boots with ankle support
- Sleeping bag - bunks have mattresses but no bedding
- Quick-dry hiking clothing - no cotton
- Thermal base layers, top and bottom
- Insulated jacket, down or synthetic
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers
- Warm hat and gloves
- Sun hat, sunglasses, high-factor sunscreen
- Trekking poles
- Headtorch plus spare batteries
- 2L water capacity
- Personal first aid and blister care
- Insect repellent - sandflies are constant in Fiordland
- Hut shoes or lightweight sandals
- Quick-dry towel and toiletries
- Earplugs for the shared bunkrooms
- Phone and power bank in a dry bag
- Rubbish bag - everything you carry in comes out
Food
- All food for the full walk - carry it in, carry the rubbish out
- Breakfasts: instant oats, coffee or tea
- Lunches: wraps, crackers, cheese, salami, tuna
- Trail snacks: nuts, dried fruit, chocolate, muesli bars
- Dinners: dehydrated meals, or pasta or couscous with a sauce
- Electrolyte tablets or drink powder
- One spare meal in case the day runs long
- Gas cooking rings are provided in the huts, so no stove is needed
- Water is available at every hut
Important notes
- Participants must arrive in Te Anau no later than Saturday, February 19 to be ready for the morning transport start. Early booking of Te Anau accommodation is essential due to high season
- All participants must attend the mandatory training events organized by the group prior to the hike dates
- Member Contribution due 1 week after hut bookings
Safety
- Reasonable fitness required
- Organizer carries PLB
- Fast walkers must stay within 500m of the group
- No pulling out once group bookings are made unless an acceptable replacement is found
YOUR SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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