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OSM map layer · LineString
-40.93, 172.26 · rel 1385145
-40.93, 172.26 · rel 1385145
GW - 05 Heaphy Track
73,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
West Coast · -40.93°N ·
172.26°E
73,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
1× Attraction
2× viewpoint
1× cave
Mount Teddy
summit ·
268 m off route
65,9 km
90%
Otepo
summit ·
321 m off route
65,9 km
90%
Boot Pole
Attraction ·
on the route
73,2 km
100%
Scotts Hill Lookout
viewpoint ·
50 m off route
73,2 km
100%
Flanagans Corner Lookout
viewpoint ·
108 m off route
73,2 km
100%
Field Cave
cave ·
265 m off route
73,2 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
GW - 05 Heaphy Track is 73.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, GW - 05 Heaphy Track takes approximately 18h 14min to complete.
No, GW - 05 Heaphy Track is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
GW - 05 Heaphy Track starts near coordinates -40.8478, 172.4492.
GW - 05 Heaphy Track is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, GW - 05 Heaphy Track is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.