Dusky Track

Track Length:

84 kilometres

Duration:

Allow 8 to 10 days

 Access:

From Lake Hauroko to Lake Manapouri - from the south, a scheduled boat service on Lake Hauroko leads to the start of the track at the head of the lake.
It is also possible to fly to the start of the track or to Supper Cove by float plane or helicopter. From the north, access to the track is across Lake Manapouri – a launch service operates daily.

 Hut Capacity:

The Department of Conservation provides and maintains the huts on the Dusky Track. Each hut is supplied with mattresses and a pit toilet.

Hauroko Burn Hut - 12 platform bunks
Halfway Hut - 12 bunks
Lake Roe Hut - 12 platform bunks
Loch Maree Hut - 12 platform bunks
Supper Cove Hut - 12 platform bunks
Kintail Hut - 12 platform bunks
Upper Spey Hut - 12 platform bunks
West Arm Hut - 6 bunks 

Hut Fees:

Fees are charged per person per night.
All huts (apart from West Arm Hut, which is free) are standard huts, requiring one backcountry hut ticket per night, or a Backcountry Hut Pass (valid for six or 12 months).
Tickets should be purchased in advance from a DOC office.
Users are expected to leave the huts clean and tidy.

Notes:

For experienced and well equipped parties only.
A very hard, extreme track with two alpine crossings and many places of deep mud.
There are 21 3-wire bridges for river crossings.
Take extreme care as rough weather can develop without warning.
Track is subject to flooding and snow.
Not recommended for solo trampers.
Topographic maps and a compass are essential.
As this is a rough and remote track, it is recommended that trampers carry a mountain radio or personal locator beacon, and fill in an Intentions Form with the Department of Conservation.
Allow 10 days from Lake Hauroko - Supper Cove - West Arm (Lake Manapouri) or 4 days (one way) from West Arm to Supper Cove.
Track is generally impassable in the winter and spring.
Track not suitable for camping.
Portable stoves for cooking must be carried, as there are no cooking facilities supplied in any of the huts on the Dusky Track.

 Contact:

 Office Hours:

Office hours for bookings:
Nov-Apr 8.30am to 6pm daily
May-Oct 8.30am to 4.30pm daily

Dusky Track Transport
for Independent Walkers:

Please note rates and departure times may change. Please check with operator.

Te Anau to Supper Cove:

Wings & Water Te Anau Ltd
Departs: Scheduled flight to Supper Cove 9am daily during summer months, subject to passenger numbers and weather conditions. Charter flight available on demand to Lake Hauroko
Phone: 03 249 7405
Email: wingsandwater@teanau.co.nz  

Tuatapere & Lake Hauroko to/from Dusky Track:

Lake Hauroko Tours
Contact: Val & Helen McKay
8 McVicar Street, Tuatapere
Phone: +64 3 226 6681
Email: valandhelen@duskytrack.co.nz
Website: http://www.duskytrack.co.nz/

Wairaurahiri Jet (W Jet)
Contact: Johan Groters & Joyce Kolk, Clifden, Tuatapere
Phone 0800 376 174 or +64 3 225 5677
Email: johan.joyce@wjet.co.nz
Website: http://www.wjet.co.nz/

Manapouri to West Arm:

Fiordland Explorer Charters/Doubtfulsound.com
Phone: 0800 434 673 or +64 3 249 6616
Email: info@doubtfulsoundcruise.com
Website: www.doubtfulsoundcruise.com 

Real Journeys
Phone: 0800 65 65 02 or +64 3 249 6602 
Email: manapouri@realjourneys.co.nz
Website: http://www.realjourneys.co.nz/ 

Tracknet
Phone: 0800 483 262 or +64 3 249 7777
Email: info@tracknet.net
Website: http://www.tracknet.net/

Helicopter Options:

Southern Lakes Helicopters
Phone: +64 3 249 7167
Email: info@southernlakeshelicopters.co.nz
Website: http://www.southernlakeshelicopters.co.nz/