Mount / Mt Tuhua Track

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Hokitika, West Coast

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Time: 7 hr return

The track begins at the southern end of Hans Bay (just across Tuhua Creek Bridge) and is signposted at the entrance. The track is marked with orange triangular markers for its whole length.

This is a steep tramp to the open tussock peak of Mt. Tuhua (1125 metres) and is suitable for fit people only. Weather and track conditions should be checked before setting out.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC West Coast

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Hokitika

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-42.813156982828

171.156120204926

Latitude
-42.813156982828
Longitude
171.156120204926

Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	4 to 8 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours 7 hours return	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours 7 hours return
Track Difficulty	Hard walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Length	3km to 10km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km 7km return	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km 7km return
DOC Track Category	Tramping track DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Reviews

4.0/5

Great walk.
Normally 7 hours but I did it in 3 hours 30 minutes - very quickly. The ascension is difficult in the forest and you never see the top until the end. But at the top you see everything and all around you. I have had zero clouds!!! You need to have good knees.

Reviewed almost 9 years ago

Jean marc Daubenfeld
4.0/5

Long track (6-7 hours), which is hard.
Be prepared!! But the view is up the mountain and it is worth it. It is stunning.

Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013

Eric