Dusky Track

This trail includes Upper Spey Hut, Hauroko Burn Hut, Lake Roe Hut, Halfway Hut, Kintail Hut, Loch Maree Hut and Supper Cove Hut.

Bush, waterfalls, tops, lots of birds, heaps of three wire bridges. A few sandflies if you stop. Good fun.

If you know of any public toilets near the trail start or on the route, please login and then let us know so we can update this section.

Need to organize boat ride across lake Hauroko to start (can usually park at Clifden and get a ride from there from the transport operator). At the end can catch a lift on the Real Journeys boat back across Lake Manapouri . Then also sort a ride back to your vehicle.

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Waterproof leggings, Thermal leggings, Lightweight fleece top, Short-sleeved thermal top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Compass, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries, Crampons / microspikes (for winter conditions), Gaiters

Plenty along the route. Too much maybe!

Be prepared for floods and the necessity of swimming sections of the track after heavy rain. Or stay in a hut and wait for rivers to drop. Winter snows can block the passes or make them require alpine experience to cross.

Flooding, steep sections, rough terrain, and plenty of mud

The information provided is a guide only. Conditions, access and hazards can change, so use your own judgement and check current local information before heading out. Make sure the route or location is suitable for your experience, fitness and equipment, and check any access restrictions or permissions that may apply.