In short
Routeburn Track 2027: great Walks bookings open on Friday, May 14, 2027, starting at 9:30 a.m., Auckland time, based on previous years. Best season: From 1 November to late April.
Estimated date: in 2026, Routeburn Track bookings opened on Friday 15 May at 9:30 am New Zealand time, with a virtual queue. 2027: same weekday, to be checked.To be confirmed once officially announced.
What are the dates for 2027?
- Today
- May 14, 2027 Great Walks bookings open9:30 a.m., Auckland time
- From 1 November to late April Best season
What do you book and at what price?
| What you book | The huts along the track |
| Price | Price per night, adult (2026-2027 season):
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What is the route like? from OpenStreetMap
Move your finger or mouse along the curve to read the km and the altitude. Approximate curve, from a terrain model.
Routeburn Track
31.5 km+1,344 m gain477 m → 1,284 m
Altitude by distanceMin 477 m · max 1,284 m
5 huts, lodges and campsites within 400 m of the route, shown on the 3D map. Length measured along the OpenStreetMap track, one way; elevation gain and altitudes from a terrain model. Approximate figures, check them against the official guide. Tracks © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Routeburn Track on the 3D map Follow the route in 3D, then explore the 62 other trails and races on the map. Open the 3D mapHow do you book, step by step?
- Create your DOC accountOn the Department of Conservation website, before May 14, 2027.
- Choose your nights and a plan BHuts or campsites, in either direction: note several dates.
- Log in on May 14, 2027 before 9:30 amNew Zealand time. A virtual queue sets the order.
- Keep the confirmationThe ranger asks for it in each hut.
Don't miss the date
Add the upcoming dates to your calendar: your phone reminds you 1 week before the first one, then the day before each.
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Frequently asked questions
Routeburn Track 2027: what is the opening date?
Great Walks bookings open on Friday, May 14, 2027 at 9:30 a.m., Auckland time. Estimated date: in 2026, Routeburn Track bookings opened on Friday 15 May at 9:30 am New Zealand time, with a virtual queue. 2027: same weekday, to be checked. To be confirmed.
How much does the Routeburn Track cost?
NZ$132 per night in a hut for an international adult, NZ$88 for a New Zealand resident (2026-2027 season). Camping costs NZ$42 per night (NZ$28 for a resident).
Can you walk the Routeburn Track in a day?
Yes, with no booking if you don't stay overnight on the track. You need to be fit: 33 km and a pass at 1,255 m.
What if the huts are fully booked?
Check the DOC website again: cancellations put nights back on sale all season. Off season (May to October), huts cost less but the walk requires experience.
Routeburn Track: when should you go?
Best season: From 1 November to late April.