Routeburn Track can be accessed from both ends: Routeburn Shelter, 25 km from Glenorchy along a partially unsealed road, and The Divide Shelter, 85 km from Te Anau.

The road distance between each end of the track is 325 km – transport is needed at each end.

Visit Fiordland and Destination Queenstown have information about transport operators.

When booking transport, avoid a pick up time that requires leaving the hut or campsite before it is light enough to walk safely. Walking in the dark is unsafe. Check the daylight hours on the NIWA weather web page.