RidgeflowPearl Harbour to Hope Arm Track
Southland · New Zealand
Distance26.9 km (16.7 mi)all 6 sections
Climb928 m (3,045 ft)666 m (2,185 ft) down
High point619 m (2,031 ft)lowest 179 m (587 ft)
DOC's time4-6 hr returnas DOC publishes it
GradeAdvancedDOC
This track is mapped in 6 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.
Map
Pink: the track. Orange: huts.
About the track
The track leads through beech forest to a very pleasant bay on Lake Manapouri, with a great swimming spot and hut.
Huts on or near the track
- Hope Arm Hut (182 m)
- Back Valley Hut (193 m)
Pearl Harbour to Hope Arm Track on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.