Heaphy Track
Kahurangi National Park, West Coast, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Kahurangi National Park, West Coast, New Zealand. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 45.5 mi (73.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,846 ft (1,782 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 20 min
- High point
- 3,110 ft (948 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Kohaihai River Suspension Bridge 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Waterfall 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Scotts Hill Lookout 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Waterfall 1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Waterfall 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
- Waterfall 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from start
- Beach: Scotts Beach 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Scotts Beach Campsite 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Beach: Big Rock Beach 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from start
- Beach: Kōura Beach 3.7 mi (6 km) from start
- Beach: Twin Beach 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Katipo Creek Shelter Campsite 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from start
- Shelter: Katipō Creek Shelter 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from start
- Beach: Nettle Beach 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from start
- Beach: Twenty Minute Beach 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from start
- Beach: Heaphy Beach 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Heaphy Campsite 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Shelter 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Hut: Heaphy Hut 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from start
- Hut: Heaphy Hut Warden's Quarters 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Heaphy Track
How long is Heaphy Track?
Heaphy Track is 45.5 mi (73.3 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 20 min. It climbs 5,846 ft (1,782 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,110 ft (948 m).
How hard is Heaphy Track?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Heaphy Track?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Heaphy Track?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 1.9 mi (3 km), 38.3 mi (61.6 km).
Is Heaphy Track shaded?
Mostly shaded (78% under trees).
What can you do on Heaphy Track?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Is this a good week for Heaphy Track?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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