Pearl Harbour to Hope Arm Track
DOC track · Fiordland
Pearl Harbour to Hope Arm Track is a 26.9 km DOC tramping track in Fiordland with 902 m of climbing and a high point of 619 m.

The track leads through beech forest to a very pleasant bay on Lake Manapouri, with a great swimming spot and hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 26.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4-6 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 902 m |
| Elevation loss | 647 m |
| Highest point | 619 m |
| Lowest point | 179 m |
| Region | Fiordland |
| Start | -45.62053, 167.59585 |
| End | -45.62281, 167.53139 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Huts near the track
- Hope Arm Hut (on the track)
- Back Valley Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Pearl Harbour to Hope Arm Track GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Pearl Harbour to Back Valley Hut Track (2.5 km away)
- Monument Track (6.7 km away)
- Stockyard Cove Track (11.3 km away)
- Eldrig Peak Route (16.5 km away)
- Borland Nature Walk (17.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Pearl Harbour to Hope Arm Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.