Glenorchy - Gateway to Mt. Aspiring National Park
Many Multi Day Hiking trails start or finish near Glenorchy.
Multi Day Tracks are a great way to explore Mt Aspiring National Park and the edges of Fiordland National Park.
Multi Day Tracks are a great way to explore Mt Aspiring National Park and the edges of Fiordland National Park.
Nearby Multi Day Walks
The Log House is a leisurely place to relax before or after tackling a Multi Day Hike in the mountains.
The Hollyford Face - Routeburn Track
The Routeburn Track
The Routeburn Track passes through Mt Aspiring National Park and Fiordland National Park. The track offers spectacular mountain views, beautiful native beech forest, and high alpine lakes. It is a "Great Walk", meaning the track is well kept with a high standard of comfortable facilities. The track is open year round, but in winter months the services are reduced and avalanche danger exists. Booking your hut stays in advance is recommended and can be done through the DOC website.
Length: 32 KM
Time: 2 - 4 Days
Options: Self Guided or Fully Catered Guided Option through Ultimate Hikes
Distance to Track End from Log House: 25 Minutes
The Routeburn Track passes through Mt Aspiring National Park and Fiordland National Park. The track offers spectacular mountain views, beautiful native beech forest, and high alpine lakes. It is a "Great Walk", meaning the track is well kept with a high standard of comfortable facilities. The track is open year round, but in winter months the services are reduced and avalanche danger exists. Booking your hut stays in advance is recommended and can be done through the DOC website.
Length: 32 KM
Time: 2 - 4 Days
Options: Self Guided or Fully Catered Guided Option through Ultimate Hikes
Distance to Track End from Log House: 25 Minutes
The Dart River - Rees Dart Track
The Rees - Dart Track
The Rees - Dart Track passes through Mt Aspiring National Park and leasehold farmland. It follows the Rees & Dart Rivers, passes through native beech forest, and features views of the Dart Glacier. The DOC huts are serviced in the summer months. The track is still open in winter, but the huts are not serviced and some bridges are removed. When the bridges are removed the river crossings can become dangerous in high water flows. Booking your hut stays in advance is recommended and can be done through the DOC website. This is a moderately demanding track with some long days.
Time: 4 - 5 Days
Options: Self Guided, DOC huts serviced in summer months
Distance to Track End from Log House: 30 Minutes to Muddy Creek, 1 Hour to Chinamens Bluff. (4WD required at times)
*Both ends of the track are located near Glenorchy, but they are in different locations. See transport options for info on how to get back to your car or have your car brought to you.
The Rees - Dart Track passes through Mt Aspiring National Park and leasehold farmland. It follows the Rees & Dart Rivers, passes through native beech forest, and features views of the Dart Glacier. The DOC huts are serviced in the summer months. The track is still open in winter, but the huts are not serviced and some bridges are removed. When the bridges are removed the river crossings can become dangerous in high water flows. Booking your hut stays in advance is recommended and can be done through the DOC website. This is a moderately demanding track with some long days.
Time: 4 - 5 Days
Options: Self Guided, DOC huts serviced in summer months
Distance to Track End from Log House: 30 Minutes to Muddy Creek, 1 Hour to Chinamens Bluff. (4WD required at times)
*Both ends of the track are located near Glenorchy, but they are in different locations. See transport options for info on how to get back to your car or have your car brought to you.
The Greenstone Valley - Greenstone Track
The Greenstone Track
The Greenstone Track can be walked one way (2 - 3 Days) or joined with The Caples as a loop track starting and finishing in the same location (4 - 5 Days). To walk the Greenstone one way you can start at either the Divide (near Milford Sound) or the Greenstone Shelter (40 minutes drive from Glenorchy). The Greenstone Valley is a wide open tussock valley with pockets of Native Beech Forest. DOC Huts are serviced in summer, with facilities more limited in the winter months. The Greenstone Track can be a good winter tramping option as elevations are lower than most Multi Day walks in the area. Fly fishing in this area is excellent.
Time: 2 - 3 Days
Options: Self Guided or Fully Catered Guided Option through Ultimate Hikes
Distance from Log House: 40 Minute Drive (4wd sometimes required), water taxi options available from Glenorchy
The Greenstone Track can be walked one way (2 - 3 Days) or joined with The Caples as a loop track starting and finishing in the same location (4 - 5 Days). To walk the Greenstone one way you can start at either the Divide (near Milford Sound) or the Greenstone Shelter (40 minutes drive from Glenorchy). The Greenstone Valley is a wide open tussock valley with pockets of Native Beech Forest. DOC Huts are serviced in summer, with facilities more limited in the winter months. The Greenstone Track can be a good winter tramping option as elevations are lower than most Multi Day walks in the area. Fly fishing in this area is excellent.
Time: 2 - 3 Days
Options: Self Guided or Fully Catered Guided Option through Ultimate Hikes
Distance from Log House: 40 Minute Drive (4wd sometimes required), water taxi options available from Glenorchy
Upper Caples Hut - The Caples Track
The Caples Track
The Caples Track can be walked one way (2 - 3 Days) or joined with The Greenstone Track as a loop starting and finishing in the same location (4 - 5 Days). To walk the Caples one way you can start at either the Divide (near Milford Sound) or the Greenstone Shelter (40 minutes drive from Glenorchy). The Caples Valley is a beautiful narrow valley with tussock and Native Beech Forest. Much of the track follows alongside the Caples River. The Caples is a popular fly fishing river. DOC Huts are serviced in summer, with facilities limited in the winter months.
Time: 2 - 3 Days
Options: Self Guided
Distance from Log House: 40 Minute Drive (4wd sometimes required), water taxi options available from Glenorchy
The Caples Track can be walked one way (2 - 3 Days) or joined with The Greenstone Track as a loop starting and finishing in the same location (4 - 5 Days). To walk the Caples one way you can start at either the Divide (near Milford Sound) or the Greenstone Shelter (40 minutes drive from Glenorchy). The Caples Valley is a beautiful narrow valley with tussock and Native Beech Forest. Much of the track follows alongside the Caples River. The Caples is a popular fly fishing river. DOC Huts are serviced in summer, with facilities limited in the winter months.
Time: 2 - 3 Days
Options: Self Guided
Distance from Log House: 40 Minute Drive (4wd sometimes required), water taxi options available from Glenorchy
Earnslaw Burn Track, Mt. Earnslaw
Earnslaw Burn Track
The Earnslaw Burn Track can be done as a day walk or an overnight. Most of the track is through Native Beech Forest, before opening up to a beautiful tussock basin. Up the valley around the corner are impressive views of Mt Earnslaw icefall. During wet periods there are often many waterfalls cascading off Mt Earnslaw into the river below. This track does require attention to foot placement, and in the tussock basin especially the ground can be uneven. For overnights there are tent sites at the top of the valley, and a rock bivvy across the river. The bivvy can be hard to find and is located across the river as soon as you emerge from the forest into the open valley. An orange marker up the hill across the river marks the location. After heavy rain the river could be hazardous to cross.
Time: 4 - 6 hours one way, or 8 - 12 Hours Round Trip as a Day Walk
Options: Self Guided Only, Camping (no huts)
Distance to track from Log House: 20 Minute Drive
The Earnslaw Burn Track can be done as a day walk or an overnight. Most of the track is through Native Beech Forest, before opening up to a beautiful tussock basin. Up the valley around the corner are impressive views of Mt Earnslaw icefall. During wet periods there are often many waterfalls cascading off Mt Earnslaw into the river below. This track does require attention to foot placement, and in the tussock basin especially the ground can be uneven. For overnights there are tent sites at the top of the valley, and a rock bivvy across the river. The bivvy can be hard to find and is located across the river as soon as you emerge from the forest into the open valley. An orange marker up the hill across the river marks the location. After heavy rain the river could be hazardous to cross.
Time: 4 - 6 hours one way, or 8 - 12 Hours Round Trip as a Day Walk
Options: Self Guided Only, Camping (no huts)
Distance to track from Log House: 20 Minute Drive
IMPORTANT: Remember to always be prepared when heading into the mountains. Always carry extra food & water, and clothing for any weather condition. Weather in the mountains is unpredictable and can change quickly. Emergency Locator Beacons are always recommended.
