Hunter Valley tracks

Otago · New Zealand

Distance12.5 km (7.7 mi)along the line

Climb159 m (522 ft)23 m (75 ft) down

High point577 m (1,893 ft)lowest 440 m (1,444 ft)

Walking time3 h 23 minone way, moving, our estimate

GradeAdvancedDOC

Elevation profile

Map

Map: LINZ NZ Topo, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

Pink: the track. Green dot: the start. Orange: huts.

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About the track

The Hunter River Valley is part of the Hāwea Conservation Park and nestled between the Young and Huxley ranges. Its open grasslands, braided river system and deep canyon gorges offer remote seekers a beautiful but challenging backcountry experience.

Huts on or near the track

Forbes Hut (557 m)
Ferguson Hut (441 m)

Hunter Valley tracks on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.