Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track

The very existence of the track is something quite special, a reflection of Kiwis love for tramping and the 'can do' attitude of a small rural community. This track was conceived by the local community of Tuatapere and then built with the same pioneering spirit and hard work that built the timber town of Tuatapere itself.
The Track is run for the community by the Tuatapere Hump Track Charitable Trust.
Many trustees are members of the local community who give tireless volunteer hours to maintain and service the Track.

Day 1 The highlight is the view from the top of the ridge. Just imagine, taking an after dinner wine, going to the top of the ridge on the "loop track", sitting down on the board walk and viewing the sunset over the Southern Ocean. Having a spectacular 360 degrees view of our Great Southern Land. This is one memory you don't want to miss.

Day 2 on the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track is one of the most glorious single day walks of any New Zealand Great Walk. A day where you will wake up above the bush line amongst mountain Kea and finish by the coast in an area that was famous for its sawmill and related business. A true treasure chest of New Zealand History. And in between you get to walk across the famous Percy Burn Viaduct, the largest wooden viaduct in the Southern Hemisphere