Spring
2 weeks ago, the track was looking quite white. Then there was a series of big snow storms which closed the track for 4 days. The snow has been rained off and the track is open again.
Spring Conditions on the Routeburn
For the last few weeks, the weather has been good for clearing the snow from the Routeburn Track. There will still be snow and ice around the Harris Saddle. For the last few years, there have been heavy snow falls in spring which have taken a while to clear and...
Snow in May
They say it never stays… But be prepared out there on the New Zealand trails. It’s an alpine environment and the weather can be remarkably different to what the season tells you it should be, or what it’s like back in town.
check the weather!
The NZ Metservice has the most accurate and up-to-date weather conditions for the tracks and trails around Fiordland National Park.
It is an alpine environment and conditions can change very very quickly. Don't be caught out - make a plan, prepare well, and check the weather.
