Hump Ridge Track
New Zealand · Oceania · Hut-to-hut · score 63/100
At a glance
| Countries | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | Southland (Fiordland edge) |
| Type | Hut-to-hut |
| Length | 61 km |
| Typical duration | 3 days |
| Difficulty | 3/5 (Moderate) |
| Max altitude | 1000 m |
| Best season | Oct-Apr best |
| Start | Rarakau carpark (Tuatapere) |
| End | Rarakau carpark (loop) |
| Permit / guide | private operator booking required (now 11th Great Walk) |
| Special gear | wet-weather kit |
Score
63/100
Community-built track over a coastal sandstone ridge and giant historic logging viaducts
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
Opened as a Great Walk Oct 2024; 60-62 km per source
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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