Percy Burn and Edwin Burn viaducts closed
Percy Burn and Edwin Burn viaducts are closed. Do not attempt to cross them. Use alternative routes provided. First published on 20 February 2026. Last reviewed on 21 March 2026.

Our Freedom Walk allows you the opportunity to take advantage of our great facilities whilst walking at a pace you find most enjoyable.
Freedom Walk 8 Sleeper
$495.00
Freedom Walk
Itinerary
Day 1:
Rarakau Carpark to Okaka Lodge
6-8 hours, 20.5km
The track begins with a flat traverse through native bush and on the coastline for the first 10km. Followed by a mostly gentle climb as it leaves the coast for the next 4km through native bush. After Waterbridge Shelter the track climbs steady for remaining 6km through more native bush to our alpine Okaka Lodge to 835m above sea level. The additional loop track above the lodge, gives you 360-degree dramatic views of Western Fiordland, Southern Ocean, Stewart Island and Western Southland. The loop track ascends to 950m above sea level.
Lodge inclusions:
Complimentary Creamy Porridge
Day 2:
Okaka to Port Craig Lodge
6-8 hours, 20.7km
Commences with a gradual and undulating ridgeline descent to Luncheon Rock. Enjoy panoramic views, descending further through ancient forests towards the South Coast Track. Follow the trameline passing by historic wooden viaducts before arriving at Port Craig Lodge.
Lodge inclusions:
Complimentary Creamy Porridge
Day 3:
Port Craig Lodge to Rarakau Carpark
5-7 hours, 20.2km
Undulating walk through coastal forest and beaches to Flatcreek before retracing your steps back to the Rarakau Carpark. Look out for Hectors Dolphins, Fiordland Crested Penguins, and both Podocarp and Beech Trees.
Walking Packages
Inclusion Comparison
Options
- Pre-departure B&B
- Multi-Share 8 Sleeper Room
- Multi-Share 4 Sleeper Room
- Complimentary Porridge
- Bedding
- Showers / Towels / Soap / Shampoo
- Self-prepared evening meals
- Fully catered meals (B,L&D)
- Helipack on Day 1
- Helilift on Day 1
- Daypack for Day 1 (if Helipack)
- Track Transport
- OPTIONAL EXTRAS
- Showers (extra)
- Sleeping Bag + Liner
- Private Room Upgrade (KING or TWIN)
- Helipack on Day 1
- Helilift on Day 1
- Day Pack Hire for Day 1 (if Helipack)
- Jet Boat Experience
- Track Transport
- Invercargill Transport
- Queenstown Transport
- Te Anau Transport


