Hump Ridge Track

Southland, South Island

Great Walk
Distance
61 km
Elevation Gain
1700 m
Duration
3 days
Difficulty
Moderate-Hard

NZ's newest official Great Walk (added 2024) features stunning alpine vistas, historic viaducts, coastal views, and pristine Fiordland wilderness in the remote southern region.

Best Season: October - April

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Track Highlights

  • Percy Burn Viaduct - historic 125m long wooden viaduct
  • Alpine bog and tussock lands
  • Coastal views to Stewart Island
  • Subalpine forests
  • Remote Fiordland wilderness
  • Historic logging artifacts