NEW ZEALAND SOUTH ISLAND HIKING RETREAT 2026 - November 2026 Intake

Name: NEW ZEALAND SOUTH ISLAND HIKING RETREAT 2026 - November 2026 Intake
Start: 2025-11-21T08:00:00+13:00
Location: Fiordland National Park, South Island ,New Zealand

Schedule

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am

UTC+13:00

Location

Fiordland National Park, South Island ,New Zealand | Queenstown, OT

EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF NEW ZEALAND’S MAGICAL SOUTH ISLAND!
We are now in the process of taking enrolments for our New Zealand South Island Hiking Retreat in the magical Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Park. 🏔️ 🥾
Strictly limited to 10 people only. 🙏🏻
WHEN:
Starts 12pm on the 21 Nov 2026
Finishes 12pm on the 28 Nov 2026
WHERE:
Cabin Accommodation:
Diftaway Caravan Park Queenstown
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park
Hut Accommodation:
The Routeburn Track - Fiordland National Park.
ABOUT:
The Routeburn Track is a walk through the incredible Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks.
While the Routeburn Track may be one of the shorter multi-day hikes available in New Zealand, it definitely has some of the most spectacular scenery.
With soaring mountain peaks, ancient forests, beautiful waterfalls and crystal clear lakes and streams the Routeburn Track is truly such a magical adventure!
Though the track is only 32km one way, it definitely still has plenty of elevation to make it challenging. The highest point of the track is 1255 metres above sea level and the views are truly spectacular.
The hiking part of this retreat will take 2 night/3 days to complete and we will camp every night in well appointed and warm Routeburn huts along the way.
This hike though spectacular is certainly not a hike you can just jump in on with no preparation. The hike is grade 4 hiking track and add the multiple days of hiking carrying all equipment you can be guaranteed you will be tested physically mentally and emotionally on this journey. Some sections of the track are long, rough, steep and exposed. Also being an alpine region you can quite literally experience four seasons in one day, even including snow! This is why as part of this journey you will guided every step of the way and we will help you prepare over a 6 - 12 month period for this epic adventure.
Along the journey we will have opportunities to drop in along the trail for meditation sessions, Breathwork sessions as well as yoga and share circles at the end of each day.
This retreat is delivered in an organised, yet layback style where the aim is to cultivate heartfelt connections and test yourself physically mentally emotionally and spiritually like never before.
You will also have everything taken care of for you including your transport, accommodation and meals. You have to worry about is being totally present in the experience.
*You will be staying in 2 bedroom cabins prior to and post the hike.
*Included in your investment is a Mini Bus Transport during the retreat. This includes pick up and drop off form Queenstown Airport.
RETREAT INVESTMENT INCLUDES:
- Mini Bus Transport
- Cabin accommodation (Private Room)
- All meals (Hiking snacks not included)
- Breathwork, Yoga and Meditaiton Sessions
- Guided 3 Day Multi-Day Hiking Journey
- Plus day walks/Touring
- Opportunity for 1 on 1 Breakthroughs
- Includes entry fees to national parks
- Includes Routeburn Cabin Fees
- Includes Routeburn Track Booklet
- Includes Routeburn Track Maps
- Includes Training Program
- Gear Lists/Guidance
- Safety and comfort for hiking tutorials
- Bag Packing tutorials
- Live Zoom Calls in Lead up to journey
- 3 x Overnight Optional Hiking experiences in the lead up our Journey.
- support group for ongoing guidance and integration after.
RETREAT ITINERARY:
DAY 1:
LOCATION: Queenstown, New Zealand
ACCOM: Diftaway Caravan Park Queenstown
12.00pm - Pick up from Queenstown Airport
1.00pm - Group Lunch/Welcome
2.00pm - Check into Accommodation
3.00pm -
DAY 2:
LOCATION: Queenstown
Queenstown Hike
Mini Bus to Shops
4.30pm - Organise Packs together
6.30pm - Dinner
7.00pm - Share Circle
7.30pm - Yoga
9.00pm - Bed
DAY 3:
LOCATION: Routeburn Track
ACCOM: Routeburn Track Huts
Routeburn Track Day 1:
Routeburn Shelter to Routeburn Falls Hut
Distance:
3-4 hours, 9.8 km
7.00am - Wake Up
8.00am - Breakfast
9.00am - Check Out
9.30am - Drive to Glenorchy
10.30am - Coffee/Toilet Break
11.00am - Drive to Routeburn Shelter
11.30am - Begin Routeburn Hike and say at Routeburn Flats Hut that night.
Trek Info:
The track begins at Routeburn Shelter, gently winding alongside the crystal-clear Route Burn (river). After passing Sugarloaf Stream, you'll climb to Bridal Veil Waterfall and continue above the gorge.
A swing bridge leads to open grassed flats, and the Routeburn Flats Hut where we will stay for the night.
DAY 4:
LOCATION: Routeburn Track/Te Anau
ACCOM: Overland Huts/Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park
Routeburn Track
Routeburn Flats to The Divide
5.30am - Wake Up
6.00am - Begin Hike
8.00am - Breakfast at Routeburn Falls Hut
8.30am - Begin Hike to Lake Mackenzie Hut
12.30pm - Lake Mackenzie Hut for Lunch
1.30pm - Begin Hike to The Divide Shelter
5.30pm - Reach the Divide Shelter with Warm Dinner and Minibus waiting.
6.30pm - Minibus Transfer to Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park
7.40pm - Check in at Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park
9.00pm - Bed
Distance:
Morning Hike:
4 hrs 55 mins including breakfast stop.
Distance:
Afternoon Hike:
4 hrs 7 mins including lunch stop.
Trek Info:
Day 2 of our hike is a big day of hiking but you will be back in a nice warm bed that night.
With an early start we will begin the climb steadily through stunning beech forest, providing views of the Humboldt Mountains and have Breakfast at Routeburn Falls Hut, on the edge of the bushline and close to the impressive Routeburn Falls cascade.
We will then climb steadily up the valley, through wetlands and tussock-covered flats, before sidling along the bluffs above Lake Harris to reach the highest point on the track at Harris Saddle at 1255 metres above sea level.
The track then descends and traverses along the exposed Hollyford Face, with expansive views over the Darran Mountains. This section of the track is well-known for its impressive array of alpine plants.
A steady descent leads to Lake Mackenzie Hut, set beside the enchanting Lake Mackenzie. We will then stop for lunch here.
Leaving Lake Mackenzie Hut, the track crosses a small flat before climbing to the bushline. A gradual descent then leads past the 'Orchard', an open grassy area dotted with ribbonwood trees, to the impressive Earland Falls. The track continues its descent through beech forest and on to The Divide where a hot meal awaits and then we will be transported to our accommodation at Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park.
DAY 5:
LOCATION: Te Anau
ACCOM: Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park
6.00am - Wake Up
7.00am - Breakfast
8.00am - Check Out/Leave for Milford Sound
10.00am - Arrive in Milford Sound
10.30am - Milford Sound Boat Cruise
12.30pm - Lunch
1.00pm - Milford Sound Lookout Track
2.00pm - Drive back to Te Anau
4.00pm - Return to Te Anau
6.00m - Dinner
6.30pm - Share Circle
7.30pm - Yoga
9.00pm - Bed
DAY 6:
LOCATION: Te Anau/Milford Sound
ACCOM: Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park
8.00am - Wake Up
9.00am - Breakfast
10.00am - Check Out/Walk along Lake Te Anau to Bird Sanctuary
12.00pm - Lunch
12.30pm - Drive to Queenstown
3.00pm - Arrive in Queenstown
DAY 7:
LOCATION: Te Anau/Queenstown
ACCOM: Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park
7.00am - Wake Up
8.00am - Breakfast
10.00am - Check out/Drive Queenstown
12.00pm - Lunch
2.00pm - Check in to Diftaway Caravan Park Queenstown
2.30pm - Free Time
6.00pm - Group Celebration Dinner/Final Reflections
DAY 8:
LOCATION: Queenstown
7.30am - Wake Up
8.30am - Breakfast
10.00am - Check out
10.30am - Transfer to Airport or other accommodation

INVESTMENT:
Special launch price now available! 🚀
Upfront: $2000 (Save $1500)
Payment Plan: $3000 (Save $1500)
✯Strictly limited to 10 people only
✯Afterpay also available
✯Payment plans available upon enquiry
✯Twin Share and Couples Discounts also available upon enquiry
If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Super excited to have you join us on this magical journey to Middle Earth (aka) New Zealand.
TO SECURE YOUR SPOT:
Please message our Facebook Business Page or email [email protected]
Warm Regards,
Ben Clarke & The Empowered Team