Dusky Track, Fiordland National Park

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Supper Cove was named by Captain Cook on his first voyage in 1770. Photo: Ray Salisbury
Doing the Dusky, New Zealand’s most difficult track, is not straightforward. The 84km route is about the same length as the Heaphy, but takes twice as long due to the rugged terrain. The track can be walked in either direction – most commonly from south to north, but these notes describe the reverse. To get started on […]
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