Is the Heaphy Track a great walk?

One of New Zealand’s nine great walks, the Heaphy Track, finishes (or starts, depending on which way you’re heading) at Karamea. The 82-kilometre, four-day tramp attracts visitors from all over the world every year.

How difficult is the Heaphy Track?

The terrain isn’t difficult – there aren’t any mountain passes, but it is the longest of the great walks at 82 kilometres. Although there are a few rough sections, i.e. narrow or muddy, the track is generally in a good condition.

How many days does it take to walk the Heaphy Track?

Tackle the track in 4 or 5 days, or take your time and soak up the views over 6 days. There is a popular 2-day, overnight return trip on the western side from Kōhaihai to Heaphy Hut. You can also mountain bike the track during the mountain biking season (1 May to 30 November), which takes 2–3 days.

Where does the Heaphy Track start and finish?

The Heaphy Track is not a circuit track. You can start the track either from: Brown Hut in Golden Bay – 156 km from Nelson – at the end of Aorere Valley Rd, or. Kohaihai on the West Coast – 110 km from Westport – at the end of Kohaihai Rd.

Can you do the Heaphy in 3 days?

(If you are prepared to slug it out, walking 6-8 hours each day). Or, even faster if you bike! (Biking season is May 1 to November 30). Most people take an average of 4-5 days to complete the hike but believe me, it is possible in 3!

How many nights is Heaphy Track?

3 nights
Heaphy Track (4 days, 3 nights) The distances between the huts vary from 8 – 16 km. Most huts accommodate 20–30 trampers. Designated campsites are also provided. The track takes about 4 days and 3 nights for the average tramper.

Do you have to book the Heaphy Track?

All huts and campsites on Heaphy Track must be booked in advance all year round.

Is there cell phone coverage on the Heaphy Track?

Mobile phone coverage Coverage is usually available at Aorere Shelter, on the beach near the Heaphy River mouth and along the coast track between the Heaphy Hut and Kohaihai Scotts Beach, coverage is usually available, although this depends on which telephone company you use.

What should I bring to the Heaphy Track?

Essential Items

• Good quality, comfortable tramping boots.
• Two sets of warm, weatherproof clothing.
• Broad-brimmed sun hat and sunglasses.
• Warm, waterproof raincoat.
• Backpack with waterproof liner and cover.
• Light, warm sleeping bag.
• Hut or camp passes must be arranged prior to walking the track.
• Water bottle.

Is there reception on Heaphy Track?

There are only two places with mobile phone coverage on the Heaphy Track itself: at the Aorere Shelter, three hours walk up from Brown Hut, and at the Heaphy River mouth near the Heaphy Hut. There is mobile phone coverage at Marahau, Totaranui (on the boat ramp), Wainui and on Whariwharangi beach.

How many great walks are there in NZ?

ten Great Walks
New Zealand has thousands of kilometres of hiking trails but sitting above them all are the ten Great Walks that journey through the country’s most magnificent places and iconic locations.

What is the hardest Great Walk NZ?

1. Tongariro Northern Circuit. The Tongariro Northern Circuit is tough primarily for the climb to the Red Crater. This is by far the steepest climb in all the Great Walks of New Zealand and it is up a scree/volcanic sand slope.