Wangapeka Track, Mountain hiking trail in Kahurangi National Park, New Zealand
The Wangapeka Track extends 59 kilometers through dense beech forests, crossing mountain streams and two saddles exceeding 1,000 meters in elevation.
Construction of the track began in 1861 after gold discoveries in the Wangapeka River valley, with gold miners serving as laborers under Nelson Provincial Council funding.
Cecil King, a local prospector, built a slab hut in the 1930s and welcomed travelers for 46 years, leaving a lasting mark on the track's heritage.
The Department of Conservation maintains eight huts along the route, requiring between four to six days to complete the full journey from Rolling River to Wangapeka Road.
The track provides opportunities to observe the rare whio blue duck in its natural habitat, a species featured on New Zealand's ten-dollar note.
GPS coordinates: -41.43333,172.41667
Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:19
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