Pyke - Big Bay Route
DOC track · Fiordland
Pyke - Big Bay Route is a 114.3 km DOC tramping track in Fiordland with 1,180 m of climbing and a high point of 160 m.
This challenging tramping route from Hollyford Road to the West Coast offers an adventure for experienced and well equipped trampers. Combine with the Hollyford Track for a 10 day round trip.
Track stats
| Distance | 114.3 km |
|---|---|
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,180 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,172 m |
| Highest point | 160 m |
| Lowest point | -1 m |
| Region | Fiordland |
| Start | -44.69356, 168.12503 |
| End | -44.37481, 168.21988 |
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
- Olivine Hut (on the track)
- Hidden Falls Hut (on the track)
- Lake Alabaster Hut (on the track)
- Martins Bay Hut (on the track)
- Big Bay Hut (on the track)
- Demon Trail Hut (on the track)
- Hokuri Hut (on the track)
- Mckerrow Island Hut (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Pyke - Big Bay Route 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
- Humboldt Falls Track (0.0 km away)
- Moraine Creek Route (0.8 km away)
- Deadmans Track (6.8 km away)
- Pass Creek Track (11.2 km away)
- Routeburn Nature Walk (12.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Pyke - Big Bay Route in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.