Heaphy Track
New Zealand · Oceania · Hut-to-hut · score 68/100
At a glance
| Countries | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | South Island (Kahurangi NP) |
| Type | Hut-to-hut |
| Length | 78 km |
| Typical duration | 4-6 days |
| Difficulty | 3/5 (Moderate) |
| Max altitude | 915 m |
| Best season | late Oct-Apr (MTB shared use May-Sep) |
| Start | Kohaihai (Karamea) |
| End | Brown Hut (Golden Bay) - or reverse |
| Permit / guide | DOC hut/campsite booking required in season |
| Special gear | wet-weather kit |
Score
68/100
Longest Great Walk; beech forest, Gouland Downs tussock and wild West Coast beaches
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
78.4 km
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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