Hump Ridge Track
The Hump Ridge Track, also called the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track, is a 61 km walking track that is partly in Fiordland National Park in New Zealand. The track was opened in 2001 and is run privately on behalf of the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track Charitable Trust.
| Tuatapere Humpridge Track | |
|---|---|
Boardwalk on the track up near Okaka hut, looking out to Lake Poteriteri | |
| Length | 61 km (38 mi) |
| Location | Fiordland National Park, New Zealand |
| Established | 2001 |
| Trailheads | Rarakau Carpark |
| Use | Tramping |
| Highest point | Loop track above Okaka Lodge 978 m (3,209 ft) |
| Lowest point | Sea level, 4 m (13 ft) |
| Difficulty | hard/medium |
| Season | Summer to autumn |
| Months | October to April. Can be walked in winter months too, but Tuatapere Office is closed |
| Sights | Viaducts, alpine views, beaches, forests, tussocklands, Foveaux Strait, historic relics |
| Hazards | Tree roots, hypothermia, sunburn, high winds, rocks, snow & rain |
| Surface | dirt, rock, sand, tree roots, railway sleepers, boardwalk |
| Website | Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track website |
In 2019 it was announced that the track would become the eleventh of the New Zealand Great Walks, following upgrades. The initial completion date of October 2022 was extended to October 2023 as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns and supply chain issues. As of September 2023, the expected completion date is now October 2024.
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