It is located at 44 km/27 mi from Queenstown (a breathtaking, scenic drive) and consists the gateway to Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks. Glenorchy and the surrounding area was the setting for the legendary films Lord of the Rings and X-Men Origins.
The Routeburn Track starts from Glenorchy and gets up to Te Anau. It extends for 32 km/19 mi and is one of the best trekking tracks worldwide, traversing both Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks (World Heritage Area).
Grasp the unique opportunity to pass by rivers and lakes, cross beech forests, enjoy the truly breathtaking view of mountains and experience the wild nature. If you wish to complete the track, you should allow 3-4 days depending on fitness level. The Routeburn Flats and Lake Mackenzie Huts are the only two camping sites on the Track.
Note: Camping outside the designated areas is prohibited. For hut and accommodation information check with the official DOC website. Bookings are essential.
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Metsovo, one of Greece's best known resorts, boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in the Balkan Peninsula, offering a backdrop of forested hills, rivers and springs surrounded by a national park and protected areas.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
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Glenorchy is a small settlement, situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand. It lies on the northern side of Lake Wakatipu and is surrounded by Richardson and Humboltd Ranges.
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
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Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
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Fiordland National Park is situated in Fiordland region, in South Island, New Zealand.
Methven is a small town in Canterbury region of the South Island. It is only 1.5 h drive at the west of Christchurch, the second largest city of New Zealand and is situated close to Mount Hutt, in the heart of Southern Alps.
Te Anau is a small town, situated in Fiordland region, in the South Island of New Zealand.
