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Guided Nature Walk, Key Summit - Routeburn Track
This is the classic walk from the Milford Road, following the initial stages of the Routeburn Track. The 400 metre ascent through silver beech forest rises above the tree line, arriving on the tussock tops to an alpine world of unique vegetation, tarns and 360 degree views.
The name ‘Key Summit’ is derived from the fact the hill lies at the source of three watersheds, leading to three oceans – the Southern Ocean via the Eglington and Waiau Rivers, the Tasman via the Hollyford River, or the Pacific Ocean via the Clutha system.
Snowy peaks, the vast forested Hollyford Valleys and the perfect alpine gardens are all rewards for your climb. |
| TRACK INFORMATION | | | Departures Daily during the Great Walks Season (Late October - April each year). | | | Small group personalisation with just 12 guests per guide. | | | Meet our guides in Te Anau at 10.30am, here we will bring you to our base for a safety briefing and ensure you have the appropriate foot wear and equipment for the day's activities. | | | At 11.00am we board our transport along the Milford Road towards our walk. we will enjoy the scenic stops along the road including the Mirror Lakes, Eglington Valley Lookout, Walker Creek camping area and finally into the Hollyford Valley to the Gunns Camp Muesuem for lunch and a glimpse at the human history of the area. | | | Next we travel to the Divide to begin our Guided Walk up to Key Summit. | | | We enjoy twilight on Key Summit before returning to Te Anau at 6.45pm | | | | | | | |
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| Option 1. Key Summit Only Departing from Te Anau 10.30am - 5.30pm | $197.00pp | | Option 2. Key Summit and Milford Transport Depart Te Anau 7.45am - 6.00pm. (Does not include Milford Sound Cruise - Transport Only) | $257.00pp | | Option 3. Queenstown Key Summit Walk Depart Queenstown 7.00am - 7.00pm | $274.00pp |
Walking Grades:
Key Summit
Grade: Medium Walking Time:3 ˝ hours return (does not include travel time)
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