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Dusky Track

Location

The Dusky Track can be reached from the south by a scheduled boat service on Lake Hauroko. The lake is 64 km west of Tuatapere in the south of the South Island of New Zealand. From the north a launch operates daily across Lake Manapōuri. It is also possible to fly in to or out from Supper Cove or Lake Hauroko by float plane or helicopter.

Description

The Dusky Track offers trampers a challenging 84 km tramping track which requires at least eight days to complete. It links Lake Hauroko with Lake Manapōuri, offers a two day detour to Supper Cove in Dusky Sound, traverses three major valley systems and crosses two mountain ranges.
There are 21 three-wire bridges on this track. You can expect to encounter tree falls, deep mud, tree roots and river crossings. The track is suitable only for well equipped and experienced groups.

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Distance

84.0 km

Level

Hard

Amenities

• Birds
• Historical
• Huts
• Lookouts
• Plant Life
• Tramping

Source

www.doc.govt.nz

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