By Bus

Regular shuttle service from the Info Center in Queenstown is available.

Kayak Kinloch,  Available from 26 November - 2 hour guided trips around the head of the lake.

Horse Riding. Dart Stables  and High Country Horses offer guided tours along the Rees and Dart rivers.

Safari. Dart River Safaris offer various combinations of trips including jetboating on the Dart River and guided walks.

Routeburn Track. One of the DOC's Great Walks. 32km through Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. Not a circuit track, so take this into consideration. However hiking from the Glenorchy end of the track you could link it with the Caples or Greenstone tracks to keep a base out of Glenorchy. The Routeburn takes an average of 3 days, 2 nights to complete. Peak season is late October to late April and bookings are required. During peak season the huts are supplied with gas cookers, cold running water and some heating. During the off peak season, especially during winter, the track may be impassable.

Greenstone-Caples Track. A DOC Major Track. Actually two separate tracks, but often taken together as a circuit. As a circuit the track is a moderate four to five day hike. Either of these tracks could be linked with the Routeburn as well or simply walked in one direction.

January - March
September - December

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