Dusky Track New Zealand Guided Walk |
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Hike the Dusky Track - 6 days Te Anau to Te Anau |
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The pinnacle of New Zealand's alpine walking tracks ...the Dusky Track, New Zealand offers an opportunity for fit experienced trampers to explore Fiordland National Park back country wilderness at it's rawest. Here is an opportunity to explore one of New Zealand's most daunting tracks on the Dusky Track Guided Walk. This is not for the faint hearted. One trip we had half a metre of rain and got stuck in the Loch Maree Hut for two days when the lake level rose 4 metres over night. We hit snow on the tops and then had a near vertical descent clambering down rocks and tree roots hand over hand for four hours .... in the pouring rain. These kind of experiences reinforce the raw nature of the Fiordland National Park wilderness. ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Te Anau, Supper Cove Arrive in Te Anau. Meet your fellow walkers and your guide around 4pm for a briefing and gear check. Around 5pm take a spectacular helicopter flight across the Southern Alps to Supper Cove. Stay at Supper Cove Hut situated on the edge of Dusky Sound. Settlers here used to cover themselves in kerosene to escape the wrath of Fiordland's biggest sandflies. We are happy to arrange shuttles to Te Anau from Queenstown and Invercargill. Day 2: Supper Cove, Loch Maree Hut Walk 6 to 8 hours Follow an old track cut in 1903 as part of an ambitious road planned up the Seaforth to Lake Manapouri, but abandoned well before completion. Skirt around Loch Maree with trees poking eerily above the water.....if you can't see them you may well be staying a second night at Loch Maree! Day 3: Loch Maree Hut, Lake Roe Hut Walk 6 to 8 hours Cross the mighty Seaforth River by suspended wire bridge then climb steeply out of the Seaforth Valley on to the Pleasant Range. In some places assisted by a chain "handrail", you will be glad you are not walking down this part of the track! Traversing along the tops of the Pleasant Range skirting a series of mountain lakes with spectacular views of Dusky Sound and the surrounding mountains arriving at Lake Roe Hut sited at the northern end of Lake Laffy on Furkert Pass.Set amongst massive granite outcrops Lake Roe is a short walk above the hut with stunning views of Mt Tamatea. Day 4: Lake Roe Hut, Halfway Hut Walk 3 to 4 hours Snow poles and mountain grasses guide us to the track entering the bushline, descending quite steeply at first then reasonably flat to Halfway Hut. Day 5: Halfway Hut, Hauroko Burn Hut Walk 4 to 5 hours Steady descent through lush bush to Hauroko Burn Hut nestled on the shores of Lake Hauroko. Day 6: Hauroko Burn Hut, boat across Lake Hauroko, Te Anau. Catch the boat across Lake Hauroko the deepest lake in New Zealand ( 462 m ) , passing the remains of a Maori princess called the Princess of the Lake resting in the cleft of a rock on Mary Island. Drive to Tuatapere or shuttle to Te Anau and Queenstown. General InformationAccommodation On the trail we stay in public DOC huts. These range from 10 to 12 person huts with open design bunks. They have a fire, running cold water and outside toilets. You will be asked to carry your own sleeping bags, we have some light weight versions available for loan. We have supply drops at a hut along the way but you may be asked to assist with carrying some light food supplies and your own eating equipment. All crockery and cooking equipment are provided. Weather Is unpredictable. Extreme conditions can develop at any time. Be prepared for cold and wet weather and have warm waterproof equipment. It makes it even nicer when it is warm and sunny: Equipment We will provide all camping and cooking equipment, sleeping bags and maps. You provide and carry a pack, personal and hiking equipment. We have packs and wet weather gear available if required but please advise in advance. What to Bring A good pair of comfortable walking boots is essential. The walking is a mixture of bush walking, alpine walking, steep descent, mud and quite possibly wading rivers... Some people like to use gaiters and or walking sticks. You will need to carry only your own personal belongings, your sleeping bag and eating utensils during the day. Payment 25% deposit is required to confirm a booking. Payment in full is due 30 days before departure. Bookings are essential. |
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