Full-Day Routeburn Track Key Summit Guided Walk from Te Anau
Overview
Experience a full-day guided walk on one of New Zealand's premier Great Walks - the Routeburn track, including Key Summit. Tour departs from Te Anau, with a drive along the Milford Road to the trail head. Ascend through lush forest and into a unique alpine herb field offering panoramic views, this walk offers an incredible day out in the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Te Anau accommodation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Walking poles or rain jacket available if required, please let the operator know in advance if required.
- Professional guide
- Lunch Please bring some with you.
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
20/22 Luxmore Drive
Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Your trip departs from Te Anau and takes around 1.5 - 2 hours travelling in a vehicle, with short scenic stops, to arrive at Fiordland’s mountain "divide" - between east and west. Here the walk begins at the Divide Shelter with a steady climb on a well maintained track. Gaining an elevation of 400 meters, the ascent takes approximately 2 hours at a leisurely pace. On a fine day lunch is had on Key Summit, and in unfavorable conditions in a nearby shelter. After lunch you will descend back to the Divide Shelter before returning to Te Anau. You will spend approximately 5 hours walking based on your ability but you should be prepared for at least 4 hours walking at a leisurely pace with some hill climbing. This walk is rated 'moderate' as some fitness is required for the hill climb and potential for challenging weather conditions on occasion.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 8 years
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (approx 4 - 6 hours) with an ascent and descent of 400 metres (1300 ft). The fitter you are the more you will enjoy the trip. We recommend a moderate degree of fitness - minimum distance walked is 7km/4.6 miles.
- Track is well maintained, however can be uneven and rocky in places, this is not suitable for those who have difficulty walking or are unstable.
- The trip proceeds in most weather conditions unless the operator deems it to be unsafe or potentially totally miserable.
- What to bring - comfortable walking boots/shoes, waterproof jacket, warm clothing including thermal hat and gloves, lunch, water bottle, and day pack.
- Note Jeans and street wear are not suitable clothing, please ensure you wear suitable outdoor active wear.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day Routeburn Track Key Summit Guided Walk from Te Anau?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Te Anau accommodation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Walking poles or rain jacket available if required, please let the operator know in advance if required.
- Professional guide.
- Lunch. Please bring some with you.
- Bottled water.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full-Day Routeburn Track Key Summit Guided Walk from Te Anau is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-Day Routeburn Track Key Summit Guided Walk from Te Anau will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Te Anau accommodation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Walking poles or rain jacket available if required, please let the operator know in advance if required.
- Professional guide
- LunchPlease bring some with you.
- Bottled water
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 8 years
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (approx 4 - 6 hours) with an ascent and descent of 400 metres (1300 ft). The fitter you are the more you will enjoy the trip. We recommend a moderate degree of fitness - minimum distance walked is 7km/4.6 miles.
- Track is well maintained, however can be uneven and rocky in places, this is not suitable for those who have difficulty walking or are unstable.
- The trip proceeds in most weather conditions unless the operator deems it to be unsafe or potentially totally miserable.
- What to bring - comfortable walking boots/shoes, waterproof jacket, warm clothing including thermal hat and gloves, lunch, water bottle, and day pack.
- Note Jeans and street wear are not suitable clothing, please ensure you wear suitable outdoor active wear.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
