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Hump Ridge Track

Hump Ridge Track

Rarakau Lodge is located right at the start of the Hump Ridge Track. Park your car at the carpark when you arrive and you'll have a place to rest before and after your trek.

The Hump Ridge Track is a stunning multi-day loop through native forest, along dramatic coastline and up to sub-alpine tussock tops with sweeping views across Te Waewae Bay and out to Stewart Island / Rakiura.

Start your adventure well rested and finish it in comfort — the lodge is the ideal base at either end of the trail.

Photo Gallery

Photo credits: beach and Mussel Beach photos by Andre Richard Chalmers, tree fern by Nick Longrich (CC BY-SA 4.0); Okaka boardwalk photo (CC BY-SA 3.0); tors, tarns, boardwalk, forest, coastal, lodge and viaduct photos by Iancochrane, Tomas Sobek and Kiwi-Wings (CC BY 2.0), via Flickr. All via Wikimedia Commons or Flickr unless noted.

Winter Walk

Photos courtesy of Rarakau Lodge, taken on a winter walk along the track.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rarakau Lodge sit right at the start of the Hump Ridge Track?

Yes — the lodge is located right at the trailhead, so you can rest before setting off and again once you're back.

Is there parking for trampers doing the Hump Ridge Track?

Yes. Our car park at the lodge is free for guests for the entire length of your walk — whether that's an afternoon or a month — with 24-hour cameras and onsite security.

Is there WiFi at the lodge before I head off-grid on the track?

Yes — Rarakau Lodge has Starlink satellite WiFi, so you can get online before a few days without signal on the track.

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