# Routeburn Track Shelter

> The Glenorchy end of the Routeburn Track, reached by a gravel road of about 25 kilometres from Glenorchy.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-routeburn-shelter/

The Glenorchy end of the Routeburn Track, reached by a gravel road of about 25 kilometres from Glenorchy. Short walks lead to the Routeburn Flats and the first bridge. Great Walk huts and campsites need booking in the main season, so check the DOC site.

- **Nearest town:** Glenorchy, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -44.7240, 168.2160

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April. Cold, short days in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Queenstown, Glenorchy and Arrowtown on Lake Wakatipu](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzz-queenstown-glenorchy-arrowtown/)

## Nearby

- [The Chasm](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-the-chasm/) – 17 km
- [Homer Tunnel](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-homer-tunnel/) – 18 km
- [Glenorchy Lagoon Walkway](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-glenorchy-lagoon/) – 20 km
- [Milford Sound / Piopiotahi](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-milford-sound-foreshore/) – 24 km

## FAQs

### Where is Routeburn Track Shelter?

Routeburn Track Shelter is in Glenorchy, New Zealand, at GPS -44.7240, 168.2160.

### Which road trips pass Routeburn Track Shelter?

Routeburn Track Shelter is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Queenstown, Glenorchy and Arrowtown on Lake Wakatipu.

### What is there to see near Routeburn Track Shelter?

Places worth a stop nearby: The Chasm (17 km), Homer Tunnel (18 km), Glenorchy Lagoon Walkway (20 km) and Milford Sound / Piopiotahi (24 km).

### When is the best time to visit Routeburn Track Shelter?

The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)