Hump Ridge Track
The Hump Ridge - Fiordland coast, subalpine tops, and the huge historic Percy Burn viaduct
The route
The line through Southern Fiordland, New Zealand - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Waypoints
- 1Bluecliffs Beach (Tuatapere)Trailhead
Loop start
- 2Okaka LodgeHut
Subalpine tops
- 3Percy Burn ViaductJunction
Historic timber viaduct
- 4Port Craig LodgeHut
Coastal history
- 5Bluecliffs Beach (finish)Trailhead
Loop close
Season & conditions
Year-round (booked)
Wet, windy Fiordland-edge weather; sandflies
Open year-round; the newest Great Walk, with lodge comfort tiers. Confirm.
On the trail
Coastal forest, subalpine tops and historic timber viaducts
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Moderate; newest Great Walk
Optional helicopter pack transfers; lodge upgrades
Getting there & staying
Tuatapere (Bluecliffs Beach), loop
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Comfortable lodges (tiered) and campsites (booked)
Layered outdoor kit, sturdy footwear, sun/rain protection, ample water; patchy mobile coverage - carry a map/PLB where remote
Services in Tuatapere; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
DOC Great Walk hut booking mandatory in season (fees higher for international visitors); sells out early - book at season opening. Confirm current fees. Managed by the Hump Ridge Track with lodge/booking tiers.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Weather exposure on the tops, sandflies, remoteness
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.