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Photo: 90 Seconds Photo: Chris Pugsley Photo: Rod Morris Photo: Jake Osborne Photo: Herb Christophers Photo: Herb Christophers TRACK GUIDE Gouland Downs Hut to Saxon Hut James Mackay Hut to Lewis Hut 1 hr 30 min, 5.4 km 3 hr 30 min, 12.5 km You can walk the track in either Beyond Gouland Downs Hut the track is Beyond James Mackay Hut, you’ll begin a direction starting from Brown Hut in reasonably level as it crosses the northern part gradual descent to the Heaphy River. The track Track history of Gouland Downs. The tussock country and passes through beech forest at first, but soon the Golden Bay or from Kōhaihai on the riverbeds make for good exploring, but when richer and taller forest typical of the West Coast For many generations, Golden Bay West Coast. the mist lowers, the featureless downs can be becomes dominant. The sounds of rushing water Māori travelled to central Westland, confusing and it is easy to become disorientated. grow louder and the hut suddenly appears at The times are approximate and will vary according where they sought pounamu Saxon Hut, nestled near the end of the downs, is the junction of the Heaphy River with the smaller to your fitness, direction of travel and the weather. (greenstone) for tools, weapons and named after John Saxon who surveyed the track Lewis River. Brown Hut to Perry Saddle Hut in 1886. ornaments. They followed a trail over 5 hr, 17.5 km Lewis Hut to Heaphy Hut Gouland Downs from the Aorere to the B 2 hr 30 min, 8 km About 180 m upstream from the hut, cross the Side trip – The ‘enchanted forest’ Whakapoai (Heaphy River) and also From Lewis Hut, head back up the track for a bridge over the Brown River, then a grass flat, 30 min return travelled the treacherous coast north of before winding up a well-defined track and into short distance to cross the Heaphy River via a The track crosses one of several limestone the Heaphy River mouth, risking wave- the bush. The track climbs gradually. suspension bridge, the longest built by DOC. The arches, where beech trees grow amid the track continues along the left riverbank to the river swept beaches and rounding huge After 4 hours, you will reach Aorere Shelter. From remains of old caves. Nearby, a small waterfall mouth through a forest of kahikatea, rimu and rātā. here, the Aorere valley extends northwards and bluffs using flax ladders. flows out of a cave passage which is worth At times of heavy rain (around high tide) on clear days it is possible to see Mt Taranaki. exploring with a torch. Take care when The track is named after Charles Continue to Perry Saddle Hut. sections of the track and bridges get exploring the forest, as it is possible to lose flooded. About 15 min before Heaphy Hut an area Heaphy, a draughtsman with the your way – to be safe, stay near the track. of limestone and karst floods after heavy rain. New Zealand Company. In 1846 he and A Side trip – Flanagans Corner Extra care is required in flood conditions and Thomas Brunner, a surveyor with the walkers should wait for the water to recede. 10 min return company, were the first Europeans to Towards the river mouth, nīkau palms become At 915 m, this is the highest point of the track more common and the roar of the sea grows traverse the coastal part of the modern and a great viewpoint. Take a short side track louder. Heaphy Hut is situated far enough back track. At the time they were on an 30 minutes before Perry Saddle Hut to visit it. from the sea to be spared the worst of the winds. exploratory trip along the West Coast Do not swim at the Heaphy River mouth as with a Māori guide, Kehu. you may get washed out. You should only swim in the river itself, upstream.

Photo: Peter Black Heaphy Hut to Kōhaihai River mouth 5 hr, 16.2 km Saxon Hut to James Mackay Hut The track south to Kōhaihai is through forest, 3 hr, 11.8 km although beach walking is possible in some From Saxon Hut the track drops slightly to places. Some small streams are not bridged and Heaphy Track. Photo: © Baptiste Maryns tussock flats beside the Saxon River and then can be dangerous after heavy rain. climbs gently up to a broad ridge, which joins Take care crossing Crayfish Stream, Gouland Downs to Mackay Downs. particularly after or during rainfall, Staying safe on the Heaphy Track MOUNTAIN BIKING A section of Mackay Downs floods in as it can flood quickly. Mountain biking is permitted on the track from 1 May to 30 November Photo: Chantelle Taylor extremely wet conditions. This 70 m part of Soon you’ll reach Scotts Beach. The clearing STAY ON THE MARKED TRACKS during daylight hours only (from half an hour before sunrise to half an the track across a wetland and a bridge becomes here is a good spot to rest before climbing over The Heaphy Track is well formed and well marked. All major stream and hour after sunset), to protect two nocturnal species found on the track. Perry Saddle to Gouland Downs Hut impassable and quite dangerous. Walkers should Kōhaihai saddle and down through wind-blasted river crossings are bridged. It is suited to riders with advanced skills (Grade 4) and can increase 2 hr, 7 km wait for the water to recede. shrubs to a bridge across the Kōhaihai River. The If you become lost you should stop, find shelter and stay calm. Put on to expert (Grade 5) when factoring in distance, remoteness, and the Cross Perry Saddle and sidle above Perry Creek The track now skirts the edge of Mackay Downs track follows the riverbank for 400 m to Kōhaihai extra clothing to keep warm and assist rescuers should you hear them technical skills riders require in wet and/or cold weather. through tussock clearings and patches of beech. to James Mackay Hut. Small creeks dissect the car park where there is a shelter. searching for you. See www.doc.govt.nz/mtb-grades. Walkers and bikers share the track during the mountain biking season. Soon the valley widens and the track climbs a small landscape and the pink granite sparkles and The track can be flooded when the mouth of BE PREPARED FOR ALL CONDITIONS crunches beneath your feet. rise to where the Gouland Downs, an open tussock the Kōhaihai River is blocked. An alternative Weather on the Heaphy Track is changeable. Rain, snow and wind are WAVE SURGE AT HIGH TIDE area, is revealed, stretching out to the west. James Mackay Hut is sited just above the track on track is available. possible at all times of the year, especially on the exposed sections of Sections of the coastal track between Kōhaihai and Heaphy Hut may The track meanders easily down to Cave Brook. an open terrace, which offers views of the Tasman the track. also be affected by large wave surges during high tides and rough Just beyond the brook is Gouland Downs Hut. Sea and Heaphy River mouth 750 metres below. Hypothermia (too cold) seas, which can cause the track to be temporarily impassable. Sections During cold, wet and windy conditions, hypothermia (a drop in core affected are clearly signposted. body temperature) can become a serious problem. From initial stages Track users must make their own safety assessment and be prepared to unconsciousness can take as little as 30 minutes. to wait up to 2 hours until the tide retreats, as there are no alternative shelter car Elevation profile hut campsite and toilet park hhWatch for symptoms: people may shiver, be clumsy, confused, tracks available. Check tide tables in the Heaphy Hut or Kōhaihai have slurred speech, and deny they have a problem. Shelter before walking through this section. Perry Saddle Hut and Campsite Saxon Hut hhTreatment: immediately make or find shelter; get the person into 28 bunks and Campsite 10 campers 16 bunks warm, dry clothing, put them into a sleeping bag, give them warm, REMEMBER Aorere Shelter 10 campers James Mackay Hut sweet drinks, monitor them and seek immediate medical help. There is a small risk of giardia, a food- and water-borne disease. and Campsite Gouland Downs and Campsite 10 campers Hut and Campsite 28 bunks - 3500 Heat exhaustion We recommend you treat water before using it. 1000 - 8 bunks 10 campers Kōhaihai Shelter and This can be serious and is usually caused by physical activity in a hot 10 campers - 3000 Campsite environment and not drinking enough water. 800 - 50 standard TIDAL INFORMATION Brown Hut - 2500 campsites hhPrevention: carry and drink water regularly throughout your walk. and Campsite Katipo Creek No booking To get the correct tide times for the Heaphy Track coastline, subtract 600 - 16 bunks Shelter and required - 2000 hhWatch for symptoms: headaches, thirst, weakness, dizziness, 20 campers Heaphy Hut Campsite 30 minutes from the Land Information Westport Port tide timetables: and Campsite 10 campers Scotts Beach nausea or vomiting. Campsite - 1500 www.linz.govt.nz/sea/tides/tide-predictions. 400 - 32 bunks hhTreatment: move to a cool shaded area to rest, remove excess 40 campers 20 campers Lewis Hut - 1000 Altitude (feet) clothing and give water to drink. Altitude (metres) 200 - 20 bunks - 500 Flooding on the track Heavy rain can occur with little warning, and even small streams are 0 - - 0 dangerous in flood. The Heaphy valley (between Lewis Hut and Heaphy 5 hr / 17.5 km 2 hr / 7 km 1 hr 30 min / 3 hr / 11.8 km 3 hr 30 min / 12.5 km 2 hr 30 min/ 5 hr / 16.2 km 5.4 km 8 km Hut) can experience severe flooding events. Do not attempt to cross. Take shelter in either Lewis or Heaphy huts Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 and wait. TRACK GUIDE Gouland Downs Hut to Saxon Hut James Mackay Hut to Lewis Hut 1 hr 30 min, 5.4 km 3 hr 30 min, 12.5 km You can walk the track in either Beyond Gouland Downs Hut the track is Beyond James Mackay Hut, you’ll begin a direction starting from Brown Hut in reasonably level as it crosses the northern part gradual descent to the Heaphy River. The track Track history of Gouland Downs. The tussock country and passes through beech forest at first, but soon the Golden Bay or from Kōhaihai on the riverbeds make for good exploring, but when richer and taller forest typical of the West Coast For many generations, Golden Bay West Coast. the mist lowers, the featureless downs can be becomes dominant. The sounds of rushing water Māori travelled to central Westland, confusing and it is easy to become disorientated. grow louder and the hut suddenly appears at The times are approximate and will vary according where they sought pounamu Saxon Hut, nestled near the end of the downs, is the junction of the Heaphy River with the smaller to your fitness, direction of travel and the weather. (greenstone) for tools, weapons and named after John Saxon who surveyed the track Lewis River. Brown Hut to Perry Saddle Hut in 1886. ornaments. They followed a trail over 5 hr, 17.5 km Lewis Hut to Heaphy Hut Gouland Downs from the Aorere to the B 2 hr 30 min, 8 km About 180 m upstream from the hut, cross the Side trip – The ‘enchanted forest’ Whakapoai (Heaphy River) and also From Lewis Hut, head back up the track for a bridge over the Brown River, then a grass flat, 30 min return travelled the treacherous coast north of before winding up a well-defined track and into short distance to cross the Heaphy River via a The track crosses one of several limestone the Heaphy River mouth, risking wave- the bush. The track climbs gradually. suspension bridge, the longest built by DOC. The arches, where beech trees grow amid the track continues along the left riverbank to the river swept beaches and rounding huge After 4 hours, you will reach Aorere Shelter. From remains of old caves. Nearby, a small waterfall mouth through a forest of kahikatea, rimu and rātā. here, the Aorere valley extends northwards and bluffs using flax ladders. flows out of a cave passage which is worth At times of heavy rain (around high tide) on clear days it is possible to see Mt Taranaki. exploring with a torch. Take care when The track is named after Charles Continue to Perry Saddle Hut. sections of the track and bridges get exploring the forest, as it is possible to lose flooded. About 15 min before Heaphy Hut an area Heaphy, a draughtsman with the your way – to be safe, stay near the track. of limestone and karst floods after heavy rain. New Zealand Company. In 1846 he and A Side trip – Flanagans Corner Extra care is required in flood conditions and Thomas Brunner, a surveyor with the walkers should wait for the water to recede. 10 min return company, were the first Europeans to Towards the river mouth, nīkau palms become At 915 m, this is the highest point of the track more common and the roar of the sea grows traverse the coastal part of the modern and a great viewpoint. Take a short side track louder. Heaphy Hut is situated far enough back track. At the time they were on an 30 minutes before Perry Saddle Hut to visit it. from the sea to be spared the worst of the winds. exploratory trip along the West Coast Do not swim at the Heaphy River mouth as with a Māori guide, Kehu. you may get washed out. You should only swim in the river itself, upstream.