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Heaphy Track

Mountain bikingWalking and tramping

Travel through expansive tussock downs, lush forests and nīkau palms to the roaring seas of the West Coast. Mountain bikes are allowed between 1 May and 30 November.

Key facts

Difficulty
Intermediate
Walking and tramping
Duration: 4-6 days
Mountain biking
Grade: 4
Duration: 2–3 days
Dogs
No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Regions
West Coast Region
Tasman Region
Sections
9

Location

Located in Kahurangi National Park, Karamea area

Sections preview

SectionTypeDuration / Length
Heaphy Track -Lewis Shelter To Mackay HuGreat walk/easy tramping trackMulti-night
Kohaihai To Scotts Beach TrackWalking trackUnder 1 hour,1-4 hours,Multi-night
Heaphy Shakespeare Tk Jnctn - Gouland HtGreat walk/easy tramping trackMulti-night
Heaphy - Katipo to Heaphy Hut TkGreat walk/easy tramping trackMulti-night
Heaphy - Heaphy Hut to Lewis Shelter TkGreat walk/easy tramping trackMulti-night
Heaphy Track - Mackay Hut To BoundaryGreat walk/easy tramping trackMulti-night
Heaphy Gouland Hut to Conservancy BdyGreat walk/easy tramping trackMulti-night
Heaphy Brown Hut - Shakespeare Tk JnctnGreat walk/easy tramping trackMulti-night

Plus 1 more section in the interactive map.

Check the official DOC source for current conditions, access, closures, and track status before setting out.