Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track

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	With views of Southland, Te Waewae Bay, Lakes Poteriteri and Hauroko this track provides a wide variety of scenery passing through landscapes that include coastline, the world famous Waitutu coastal marine terraces, podocarp and beech forest, to sub alpine settings and spectacular sandstone outcrops. The Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track is a challenging 3 day/2 night walking experience. The track is managed and operated by the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track Trust inc. The 53 kilometre circuit track starts from Bluecliff Beach at the Rarakau Farm carpark. The first night is spent at Okaka Hut on the Hump Ridge with the second night at Port Craig Village, then returning via Bluecliffs Beach. Trampers may choose to stay the second night in the Port Craig Schoolhouse (DOC hut therefore not the same facilities as the HRT huts). Between six to nine hours walking is required each day to complete the track. The direction of travel may change from time to time, depending on track and tidal conditions and management requirements. The track office and Tuatapere Information Centre is at 31 Orawia Road, Tuatapere, check in here to pick up your hut passes, leave your intentions, get updates on weather and track conditions.
Track Length	53 kilometres.
Duration	3 days/2 nights.
Notes	Okaka and Port Craig huts are managed by the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track Trust. Port Craig Schoolhouse managed by the Department of Conservation. You need to be fit as times between huts are longer than other tramps ie between 6 to 9 hours walking each day required to complete the track.
Hut Capacity	40 bunks Okaka and Port Craig huts. 22 bunks at Port Craig Schoolhouse. No guarantee of a bed during busy times.
Hut Fees	Bookings essential. Port Craig Schoolhouse $10. Woodfire provided, no gas or lighting. Please enquire re Okaka and Port Craig huts.
Contact	Tuatapere Information Centre, 31 Orawia Road, Tuatapere Ph 03 226 6739, Fax 03 226 6074, Freephone 0800 486 774 (NZ only) Email contact@humpridgetrack.co.nz Website www.humpridgetrack.co.nz
Office Hours	summer 8.30am to 6.30pm 7 days, winter 10.30am to 3.30pm Wed to Sun
Alternative Contact	Department of Conservation, State Insurance Building, Don Street, Invercargill Ph 03 214 4589, Fax 03 214 4486, Email fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz Website www.doc.govt.nz, office hours weekdays 8.30am to 4.30pm
Hump Ridge Track Transport - for Independent Walkers	Please note rates and departure times may change. Please check with operator. Hump Ridge Jet Rate: POA PH 03 225 8174 E jetboat@ihug.co.nz www.humpridgejet.com Wairarahiri Jet Contact Yohan & Joyce Rate: ON Enquiry Tel: 03 225 5677 Frephone NZ only: 0800 376 174 email: johan.joyce@wjet.co.nz www.wjet.co.nz

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