Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track

The edge of the world. The Hump Ridge Track is a 61km loop that traverses some of New Zealand's most remote and rugged Southern coastline and sub-alpine ridges. Officially designated as a Great Walk in late 2024, it offers a challenging but rewarding 3-day journey. You start at sea level, climb through ancient podocarp forest to the 'Hump'—a sub-alpine ridge with 360-degree views of the Southern Ocean, Fiordland, and Stewart Island—and then descend to cross historic timber viaducts including the massive Percy Burn viaduct, the largest wooden trestle bridge of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

The Wilderness Coast Walk is a remote, point-to-point coastal trek of roughly 100 km, linking the Merrica River trailhead in South East NSW (Nadgee Nature Reserve) to Mallacoota Inlet in Gippsland, Victoria (Croajingolong National Park). The route traverses expansive sand dunes, sandstone headlands, and coastal heathlands along the Tasman Sea, with optional extensions to Green Cape. Navigation relies on tidal windows and topographic cues, as much of the track is unmarked. The walk passes through critical habitats for species such as the White-bellied Sea Eagle. Permits are required from NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service and Parks Victoria.