Freedom Walk
The Classic Freedom Walk with multi share accommodation at Okaka and Port Craig Lodges.
3 Day Loop Walk in Fiordland, NZ
Welcome to the Tuatapere Humpridge Track, New Zealands 11th Great Walk. Our 3 day loop walk takes hikers along the south coast of New Zealand, up to the sub-alpine zone of the Hump Ridge, along the ridge line and descending to and crossing over historic viaducts in the heart of native forest.
Our two backcountry lodges are in superb locations, each offering a unique stopping point along the walk, we are the only walking track in Fiordland that offers upgrade facilities to independent trampers.
Why not enjoy a hot shower and king-sized bed on your tramp? You can also have your bag, or yourself, flown by helicopter on lodge servicing days. Each of our lodges has accessible facilities and wheelchair access from the helipads, ensuring that everyone can enjoy our wilderness.
Immerse yourself in this untapped part of Fiordland, where there is ‘more wilderness and less people’.
Discover our beautiful Fauna & Flora, Colonial and pre-Colonial history. You will find your self above the clouds and ‘on top of the world’ at our Okaka Lodge. Learn about the history of the old Port Craig Sawmill and the artifacts that still reside.
On Top Of The World
‘I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation And the only explanation I can find Is the love that I've found, ever since you've been around Your love's put me at the top of the world’
Famously sung by The Carpenters was in fact a poem written by Dorothy Sherriff, a Tuatapere Local, who was inspired by the local backdrop of the Humpridge Track. Dorothy sent the words to the Carpenters because she thought they might make good lyrics for a song.
Did you know the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track has a theme song? You're in for a treat 
For the walk’s opening back in 2001, kiwi muso Brian Ringrose penned "Let's Take A Walk", a tune that captured the essence of the track, recognising the huge community effort behind it.
DOC Great Walk / Track Alerts
Want to stay up to date on what is happening with our Great Walk upgrades, now nearing completion?
Follow the progress using this link: Hump Ridge Great Walk Project
Stay up to date on track alerts from DOC, Track Alerts