The Humpridge Track is a three-day loop walk through some of New Zealand’s most spectacular wilderness. Whether you’re on a Freedom Walk, Prime Package or Guided Walk, being well prepared will make your experience all the more enjoyable.
This page covers what’s provided at the lodges, what to pack, and how to get your body ready for the track.
At the lodges
Both Okaka Lodge and Port Craig Lodge are well equipped for your stay. All crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, pots, pans, gas, tea towels, dishwashing liquid and recycling bins (including food scraps) are provided.
All Freedom and Prime walkers are offered complimentary creamy oats porridge with cinnamon and brown sugar each morning. Please note this is not gluten free — if you have dietary requirements you’ll need to bring your own alternative.
Drinking water is available at both lodges. Most streams along the track are safe to drink from, however we recommend purifying or boiling stream water to be safe.
Meals & Catering
Freedom Walk
The lodge kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering. Evening meals and snacks are available to purchase at the lodge bar and shop. Lunches are self-catered — pack enough food for each day on the track.
Prime Package
Evening meals for both nights on the track are included in your package — no need to bring dinner. Lunches are self-catered; bring enough food for each day. The lodge bar and shop is also available if you’d like extras.
Guided Walk
Guided walkers are fully catered for all three days and two nights on the track — breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included. Just bring snacks if you like something to graze on while walking.
Downloads
Freedom Walk
Prime Package
Guided Walk
Track Map
Getting Fit for the Track
Tramping is about taking in the scenery and enjoying yourself — it’s not a race! That said, the Humpridge Track requires a moderate to high level of fitness. A bit of preparation before you go will make the experience far more enjoyable.
- Wear your tramping clothes on training walks to check they're comfortable and non-chafing
- Break in your boots well before the trip — blisters can ruin a great walk
- Train with your pack on. Even with helipack you'll be carrying gear, so get your body used to it
- Stay hydrated — drink before you're thirsty. Bananas and muesli bars are great on-track snacks. Pack out your rubbish
- Get some hill training in. Day 1 climbs from sea level to 890m — stairs, bush tracks and varied terrain all help
- Mix it up — cycling, gym, swimming, running all count. Cross training keeps it interesting
Planning Your Trip
Make sure you’ve also checked out our How to Get Here page for transport options and our FAQs for everything else you might need to know.