Hump Ridge Track
Southland ridgeline panoramas
Overview
Subalpine ridges over the Southern Ocean, ancient viaducts and beech forest along NZ's newest Great Walk.
Itinerary
Up to Okaka
Southern Ocean panorama from Okaka Lodge
Historic Viaducts
Percy Burn viaduct and Hector's dolphins
South Coast Home
Fiordland crested penguin spotting
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1
6h
Up to Okaka
Bluecliffs BeachOkaka Lodge
Distance
20 km
Elevation gain
1000m
Est. time
6h
A demanding first day climbs to the subalpine ridge with sweeping Southern Ocean views.
Southern Ocean panorama from Okaka Lodge
- 2
Day 2
5h
Historic Viaducts
Okaka LodgePort Craig Lodge
Distance
18 km
Elevation gain
200m
Est. time
5h
Descend past the historic Percy Burn viaduct to the coast at Port Craig.
Percy Burn viaduct and Hector's dolphins
- 3
Day 3
6h
South Coast Home
Port Craig LodgeBluecliffs Beach
Distance
23 km
Elevation gain
500m
Est. time
6h
Follow the remote Fiordland coast back to the start with chances of penguin sightings.
Fiordland crested penguin spotting
Huts on this walk
- Night 1LodgeSleeps 36
Okaka Lodge
BunksHot showersFlush toiletsCooked meals - Night 2LodgeSleeps 54
Port Craig Lodge
BunksHot showersFlush toiletsCooked meals
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