Can you bike the Heaphy?
The Heaphy Track is a tough ride – to ride safely you need to be fit, experienced and have good equipment. The track is suited to riders that can do advanced Grade 4 mountain biking tracks. Fit, experienced riders should plan for two full days, staying overnight in a hut or designated campsite.
How long is Heaphy Track?
78.4 km
a well-formed 78.4 km track maintained to DOC Great Walk standard. bike stands at Perry Saddle, Saxon, James Mackay and Heaphy huts. numerous bridges, like swing and suspension, bridges. some rough track on the West Coast side.
How do I get to Heaphy Track?
The Heaphy Track is not a circuit track. You can start the track either from: Brown Hut in Golden Bay – 156 km from Nelson – at the end of Aorere Valley Rd, or. Kohaihai on the West Coast – 110 km from Westport – at the end of Kohaihai Rd.
How much does it cost to walk the Heaphy Track?
Great Walk huts
| Great Walk huts | Summer prices | Winter prices |
|---|---|---|
| (incl GST) | (incl GST) | |
| Heaphy Track | ||
| Updated prices | $56 | $26 |
| Previous prices | $34 | $34 |
Is the Heaphy Track hard?
The terrain isn’t difficult – there aren’t any mountain passes, but it is the longest of the great walks at 82 kilometres. Although there are a few rough sections, i.e. narrow or muddy, the track is generally in a good condition.
Is the Heaphy Track a great walk?
One of New Zealand’s nine great walks, the Heaphy Track, finishes (or starts, depending on which way you’re heading) at Karamea. The 82-kilometre, four-day tramp attracts visitors from all over the world every year.
Can you drink the water on the Heaphy Track?
The presence of giardia in the water along the Heaphy Track has not been reported, but it is recommended to boil, or treat water before drinking. There are no rubbish disposal facilities on the Heaphy Track, so please carry all your rubbish out and dispose of it responsibly at your destination.
When to mountain bike the Heaphy Track in New Zealand?
You can mountain bike the the Heaphy Track in the winter season from 1 May to 31 November. Most people ride the trail from east to west as the Mackay-Lewis downhill is more fun. See Classic New Zealand Mountain Bike Rides (South Island) by the Kennett Brothers for a good mountain bikers description of the trail and what to expect.
How long does it take to ride the Heaphy Track?
The Heaphy Track is a tough ride – to ride safely you need to be fit, experienced and have good equipment. The track is suited to riders that can do advanced Grade 4 mountain biking tracks. Fit, experienced riders should plan for two full days, staying overnight in a hut or designated campsite.
How long does it take to bike Abel Heaphy Track?
Tackle the track in 4 or 5 days, or take your time and soak up the views over 6 days. There is a popular 2-day, overnight return trip on the western side from Kōhaihai to Heaphy Hut. You can also mountain bike the track during the mountain biking season (1 May to 30 November), which takes 2–3 days.
Can you use an electric bike on the Heaphy Track?
Electric bikes are not allowed on the track. You’re not permitted to take a mountain bike into any hut or shelter, or onto hut porches. You’re responsible for: obeying the mountain bikers code. The track is shared with hikers and other bikers – show respect for other users.