Dusky Track

Fiordland National Park

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Located in Tuatapere, Southland

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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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Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Tuatapere
Categories	Walking Free

Feature	Value	Info
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.	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 Difficulty	Hard walk Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk	Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk
Track Duration	8+ hours (incl overnight) How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.	How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed 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.	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 Accommodation	Hut & Campsite What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut & Campsite At least one campsite and building is available on this track to stay at overnight.	What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut & Campsite At least one campsite and building is available on this track to stay at overnight.
DOC Track Category	Route What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? 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.	What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? 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 Length	20km and Beyond What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond	What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond

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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 over 4 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 7 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 almost 9 years ago and experienced in January 2010

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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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