Hump Ridge Track, Hiking trail in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Hump Ridge Track is a hiking route through coastal forests, mountain ridges, and varied terrain in the southern Fiordland region. The track connects two lodges and passes through landscape shaped by past human activity and natural features.
The route developed from logging paths dating to the early 1900s when Port Craig operated as a sawmill settlement. Physical remnants from that period remain scattered through the forest.
Local communities from Tuatapere manage the trail through a charitable trust, maintaining the lodges and preserving the natural environment for future generations.
The hike takes three days and requires good preparation with suitable gear for changing weather conditions. Lodges positioned along the route provide shelter, so you do not need to carry a tent.
The route crosses several wooden viaducts built during the logging era, including the Percy Burn structure that stands particularly high. These surviving structures are among the rarest remnants of New Zealand's historical infrastructure.
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