Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai Advanced Search * Home * Parks & recreation * By region * Conservation * Getting involved * About DOC * Publications Contact us Tracks & walks Otago You are here: Parks & recreation > Tracks & walks > Otago > Wanaka area > Rob Roy Track <#> In this section: * Otago o Wanaka area + Albert Burn Hut track + Aspiring Hut to Cascade Saddle + Aspiring Hut to Pearl Flat + Blue Valley Track + Bridle Track + Cameron Valley Track + French Ridge Track + Gillespie Pass circuit + Haast Pass Lookout Track + Haast Pass short walks + Liverpool Hut Track + Makarora Valley Track + Minaret Burn Track + Mount Brewster Track + Mt Iron Track + Pearl Flat to head of the Valley + Rob Roy Track + Shotover Saddle Route + West Matukituki Track + Wilkin Valley - East Matukituki Traverse + Wilkin Valley tracks + Wills Valley Track Rob Roy Track Alert/Important notice There is avalanche danger during winter and spring (June-November) on the Rob Roy Track. Walking track Walking track <#Plan> Time: 3 - 4 hr return Distance: 10 km Getting there The Matukituki Valley is an hour’s drive west from Wanaka. The track starts at a swing bridge, 15 minutes from the Raspberry Flat car-park. About the area West Matukituki Valley, Mount Aspiring. Photo: Neville Peat. Matukituki Valley The East and West Matukituki Valleys offer enjoyable day walks across farmland and beech forest flats, as well as access to a number of demanding tramping and climbing routes in Mount Aspiring National Park. View from Key Summit, Routeburn Track, Mount Aspiring National Park. Mount Aspiring National Park Mount Aspiring National Park is a wonderful mixture of remote wilderness, high mountains and beautiful river valleys. It is a walker's paradise and a must for mountaineers. Description Trampers on the Rob Roy Track. Trampers on the Rob Roy Track The valley is a good entry point to an area of spectacular alpine scenery, snowfields, glaciers, sheer rock cliffs and waterfalls. A swing bridge, 15 minutes from the Raspberry Flat car-park, crosses the West Matukituki River, downstream from the Rob Roy Stream junction. After the bridge the track climbs through a small gorge into beech forest, then into alpine vegetation at the head of the valley, with good views of the Rob Roy Glacier. Plan and prepare * Plan properly and ensure that your group has a capable leader. * Overnight trampers need a sleeping bag, cooking utensils and sufficient food, warm and waterproof clothing – including gloves and hat. * Good fitness and equipment make all the difference to enjoying your trip, especially as unpredictable weather patterns mean that cold temperatures, snow, strong winds and heavy rain can occur at any time of the year. These valleys aren’t closed in winter, but snow can make travel difficult and dangerous. * Register your intentions at the DOC visitor centre in Wanaka before starting your trip and sign out at the end of your trip. Searches are expensive and time consuming! What to expect on a walking track: * Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day * Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy * Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities * Clearly sign posted. Stream and river crossings are bridged * Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required back to top <#top> Find out more Publication Easy access walks - North Island Easy access walks - South Island Publication NZCA New Zealand’s walkways booklet Weather Weather information Maps New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres Information Track category definitions Plan and prepare for your trip The Great Walks Safety Safety information Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions. Check the Otago important visitor notices and track updates Contact Makarora Visitor Centre Phone: +64 3 443 8365 Address: Haast Pass Highway Email: makaroravc@doc.govt.nz Full office details Wanaka Area Office Phone: +64 3 443 7660 Email: wanakavc@doc.govt.nz Full office details Tools Print this page Email this page Access keys Send an e-card Site map * Feedback * Copyright * Privacy and security * Disclaimer * newzealand.govt.nz