Multi-Day Track Transport
Routeburn Track Transport
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Leave From
Te Anau / Queenstown
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Return to
Queenstown / Te Anau
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Hut Bookings
Book your hut tickets through DOC
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Duration
1-3 nights
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Great Walks Season
15 Nov 2024 - 30 April 2025
Bus transport & car relocation
Routeburn Track Transport
The Routeburn Track is a 2-3 day hike starting at either The Divide (off the Milford road) or the Routeburn Shelter (near Glenorchy) and walked in either direction.
Getting to the Routeburn Track is one thing, but you'll also need to make sure you've arranged your transport back. Transport packages for the Routeburn Track include a bus service or vehicle relocation.
The bus service operates between either end of the track connecting you with Queenstown or Te Anau throughout the Great Walks season.
Travelling in a private vehicle or rental? A vehicle relocation service is the easiest way to get your car to the finishing point. After a three-day hike, seeing your vehicle waiting for you will be a welcome sight. We recommend booking your vehicle transfer as soon as you can, particularly if you are walking the track Routeburn Shelter to the Divide direction as this is very popular and often sells out.
If you need help planning your Routeburn Track transport, we're here to help. We know the area well and can explain your best options.
Routeburn Track transport from Queenstown
- Step 1 Bus or Self-Drive from Queenstown to Routeburn Shelter
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Depart Queenstown by bus at 8am or 11.15am for the 90min journey, or travel at your own pace by car along the stunning Glenorchy Road. Pass through the township of Glenorchy and continue a further 25 kilometres to the Routeburn Shelter arriving at the start of the track.
- Step 2 Routeburn Track Hike
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Hike the 2-3 day Routeburn Track Great Walk.
- Step 3 Bus or self-drive from The Divide to Queenstown
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After your hike, the bus will meet you at The Divide car park to pick you up at 3:30pm for a 4-hour return journey to Queenstown. Or you can meet with your vehicle that has been driven around from the Routeburn Shelter for you. This is a fabulous option and often cheaper than buses for more than 3 hikers but make sure you book in plenty of time!
- Or steps in reverse Bus or self-drive to start at the Divide
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Consider walking the track from the Te Anau end, with self-drive or bus options to start the track at the Divide through to the Routeburn Shelter - returning to either Queenstown or Te Anau.
Need to know more?
Head over to our Plan & Prepare section for more info on hiking the Routeburn Track.