Pyke - Big Bay Route

Southland · New Zealand

Distance114.2 km (70.9 mi)all 9 sections

Climb1,455 m (4,774 ft)1,453 m (4,767 ft) down

High point161 m (528 ft)lowest 0 m (0 ft)

GradeExpertDOC

This track is mapped in 9 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.

Map

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

Pink: the track. Orange: huts.

Plan it with offline topo maps: try it for 14 days

About the track

This challenging hiking route from Hollyford Road to the West Coast offers an adventure for experienced and well equipped hikers. Combine with the Hollyford Track for a 10 day round trip.

Huts on or near the track

Hidden Falls Hut (48 m, bookable)
Hokuri Hut (20 m, bookable)
Demon Trail Hut (6 m, bookable)
Martins Bay Hut (12 m, bookable)
Lake Alabaster Hut (22 m, bookable)
Mckerrow Island Hut (8 m)
Olivine Hut (36 m)
Big Bay Hut (4 m)

Pyke - Big Bay Route on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.