My 3-Day Hike on the Routeburn Track (New Zealand)

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November 21st 2008

Published: November 28th 2008

Rain in the forecast and bitter cold nights... I was undecided as to whether I should hike the Routeburn Track... And then I talked with a former ranger who had spent several years working in the huts, and she told me I could rent a Gortex jacket, trekking pole, and just about anything else I would need for the hike. So I decided this was an experience I couldn't pass up. The first day poured rai... Read Full Entry

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Laura Polt

CaminoGirl

Hometown: Seattle, Washington USA I finally took that trip around the world that I always wanted to do. The catalyst was my experience with breast cancer in 2005, which taught me that if you really want to do something, don't wait! As soon as I regained my health (and I'm actually more healthy now than I was before diagnosis), I started planning my trip. I traveled solo for a year, and I met amazing people along the way. My itinerary included Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and Europe. I also added the USA as part of my trip on the way back home. "Camino Girl" refers t... full info

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28th November 2008

Lara
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we loved the Routeburn Track
I'm so glad you decided to do it, and were so lucky with the weather! We only did a day hike...

29th November 2008

Jayne
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WOW - spectacular scenery
Hey Laura, thanks for sharing your amazing journey. You have seen such beautiful countryside in glorious sunshine (forget the rain!)...what a treat :) ....

9th January 2010

Vicki
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wow the routeburn
Am about to do the tramp next week Was good to read your story to help with what I should wear and take I hope its not slippery as my hip is not 100% after an overstretch injury Any comments could help Cheers

28th October 2012

joel
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Hey there - routeburn track
Hey there! Excellent blog on routeburn! It provided so much info that I was very interested in. I am going to the track in 1 month, December 3rd. I am wondering if you did the walk in November as the post was posted in November, this will give me a good idea what I may be able to expect in this time of the year. Kindest regards, Joel

6th November 2012

CaminoGirl
Laura Polt

Routeburn Track
Joel, I did the Routeburn Track in November, and they told me it was the coldest Spring they'd had in 30 years! Should be warmer in December... That was back in 2008, but if I remember correctly, I had to register for a permit to hike, which I did in while in NZ. Enjoy! One of my all-time favorite hikes.

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