you walk, we drive
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...
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...
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.
Mike and Kiyomi are both passionate about the New Zealand environment.
Kiyomi has worked as a guide on the Routeburn Track since 2005 and Mike has been guiding various New Zealand tracks since 2002.
The idea for the Trackhopper service came from a chance meeting with Heaphy Track legend, Derry Kingston, who operates a similar service.
We realised a relocation service was exactly what was needed for the Routeburn Track and Trackhopper was born.
