Mount Tuhua Track
Track category
Tramping track
Time:
7 hr return
Description
The track begins at the southern end of Hans Bay (just across Tuhua Creek Bridge) and is signposted at the entrance. The track is marked with orange triangular markers for its whole length.
This is a steep tramp to the open tussock peak of Mt. Tuhua (1125 metres) and is suitable for fit people only. Weather and track conditions should be checked before setting out.
Getting there
From Hokitika head east 19 km along Lake Kaniere Road, this road meets the lake at 'The Landing'. The road forks at this point, the right road heads to 'Sunny Bight' and the other is Dorothy Falls Road which takes you around the east side of the lake past Hans Bay.
Plan and prepare
Before you go into the outdoors, tell someone your plans and leave a date to raise the alarm if you haven't returned. To do this, use the New Zealand Outdoors Intentions process on the AdventureSmart website. It is endorsed by New Zealand's search and rescue agencies and provides three simple options to tell someone you trust the details about your trip.
For track conditions, maps, weather forecasts and more information on the area contact the Hokitika Area Office.
- You should take strong comfortable tramping boots, warm clothing, as well as spare clothing and a good water proof raincoat.
- Remember to take plenty of water with you and high energy food.
- The trip should not be attempted in bad or cloudy weather, as it will become difficult to locate the track markers on the open tussock tops; you will also miss the spectacular panorama of The Southern Alps, Lake Kaniere, Hokitika and the coastal plains.
- You will require topographical Map J33 Kaniere.
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