Dusky Track
New Zealand · Oceania · Multi-day trek · score 62/100
At a glance
| Countries | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | South Island (Fiordland NP) |
| Type | Multi-day trek |
| Length | 84 km |
| Typical duration | 8-10 days |
| Difficulty | 5/5 (Very hard) |
| Max altitude | 1050 m |
| Best season | Nov-Apr |
| Start | Lake Hauroko (boat) |
| End | West Arm, Lake Manapouri (boat) |
| Permit / guide | DOC huts (tickets); water taxis at both ends |
| Special gear | full wilderness kit; expect mud, bogs and unbridged rivers |
Score
62/100
New Zealand's toughest famous track: legendary mud, remote lakes and real solitude
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.
Notes
84 km; allow spare days for flooded rivers
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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