Which direction is best for Routeburn?

The Routeburn Track is a one-way hike starting at the Divide in Te Anau and ending at the Routeburn Shelter near Queenstown, and vice versa. In my opinion, it doesn't really matter which direction you hike, since the elevation gain and the distance between campsites are equally distributed throughout the trail.



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When is the best time to hike the Routeburn Track? October to April is the best time to hike the Routeburn Track, during the Great Walk season when conditions are warmer with fewer rainy days. The best time to hike the Routeburn Track is during the Great Walk season - which runs from October to April.

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With some digging around, however, we discovered you really can do the Routeburn in a day and you don't need a permit. It's not that hard. Locals do it all the time.

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