Rob Roy Glacier Track
The Rob Roy Glacier hanging above a valley of waterfalls in Mt Aspiring NP
The route
The line through Mount Aspiring NP, New Zealand - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Nov-Apr (river/access dependent)
Alpine valley weather; cold at the viewpoint
Best Nov-Apr; the access road/ford can be tricky; snow in winter. Confirm.
On the trail
Farmland, a swing bridge, then valley forest to a glacier viewpoint
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm
Popular
Lower viewpoint (family-friendly) vs the upper viewpoint
Getting there & staying
Raspberry Creek (Matukituki Valley), from Wanaka
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Wanaka; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; a rough (often 2WD-limited) access road to Raspberry Creek
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
The access road/ford, cold, rockfall near the glacier
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.