Rainforest hikes

We hiked the Routeburn Track in two unforgettable days, soaking in everything from mossy goblin forests to sweeping alpine panoramas (and a kea with serious stage presence). This post covers our full trip report – mileage, logistics, hut tips, birds, waterfalls, and one extremely scenic detour that made us feel like kings of Middle-earth. If you’re curious whether Routeburn lives up to the hype – spoiler: it does – this is for you.

Think of it as the greatest hits of New Zealand’s wilderness, packed into one wildly beautiful hike. Bonus: dehydrated meals that slap and canyoning FOMO near the finish line.