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Big Bay Route - Fiordland National Park

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Information

Pyke

Distance: 88 km

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Fiordland

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Glenorchy

Categories
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-44.6927456213702

168.126125240326

Latitude
-44.6927456213702
Longitude
168.126125240326
Feature Value Info

Track Duration

  • 8+ hours 8+ hours  (incl overnight)

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

8+ hours

8+ hours

(incl overnight)

These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.

4 - 6 days

Track Difficulty

  • Hard walk Hard walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Hard walk

Hard walk

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Length

  • 20km and Beyond

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

20km and Beyond

88km

DOC Track Category

  • Route Route

DOC Track Category

What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)?

Route

Route

Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track unformed and natural, rough, muddy or very steep. Suitable for people with above average fitness. High level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Complete self sufficiency required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Sturdy tramping/hiking boots required.

Track Accommodation

  • Hut/Cabin Hut/Cabin

Track Accommodation

What type of accommodation is available on this walking track?

Hut/Cabin

Hut/Cabin

At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight.

Track Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

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

    Wet weather so had to wait to cross Pyke River, however once weather turned we were in paradise, crested penguins, dolphins and much more including astounding snow clad peaks.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    UNITED KINGDOM
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    Clara Hayes