Dusky Track

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Dusky Track

Fiordland National Park

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4 Rankers Reviews

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262 Walking

5 Manapouri

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Located in Manapouri, Fiordland

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A word of warning on the Dusky Track.....

A word of warning on the Dusky Track.....

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Vast views along the Dusky Track

Vast views along the Dusky Track

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Enjoying the View from Mt Memphis

Enjoying the View from Mt Memphis

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Desending to Roe Hut

Desending to Roe Hut

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Mysterious mist

Mysterious mist

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Information

Time: Up to 8 - 9 days, Distance: 84 km

The Dusky Track is one of the most challenging walks in New Zealand. If you want to tackle the Dusky then get prepared for mud, sandflies and some of the best wilderness walking on the planet.

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Location

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Manapouri

Categories
  • Walking
  • Free
Feature Value Info

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

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.

Payment Requirement

  • 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

Track Accommodation

  • Hut & Campsite Hut & Campsite

Track Accommodation

What type of accommodation is available on this walking track?

Hut & Campsite

Hut & Campsite

At least one campsite and building is available on this track to stay at overnight.

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 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

Alex's avatar

Alex

New Zealand

Ranking: 8/10

More of a challenge than an enjoyable experience. With good weather it's merely difficult but I'd hate to attempt it after a bit of rain. Lots of pretty tarns and you definitely feel removed from civilisation. A good level of fitness and immunity to blisters is recommended

Reviewed about 5 years ago and experienced in January 2014

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Nathalie

Belgium

Ranking: 10/10

Explore the most pure and remote peice of wilderness!! Only for true hikers though.

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2011

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Ruud Kapteyn

Netherlands

Ranking: 8/10

6 day track. Truly a challenging tramp. DOC brochure is good. I felt DOC staff in Te Anau were talking me out of it. I do not understand why Lake Hauroko Tours has better info than DOC.

Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in January 2010

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

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Nick Morrison

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