Teal Bay to Lake Poteriteri Hut Route
DOC track · Fiordland
Teal Bay to Lake Poteriteri Hut Route is a 15.8 km DOC route in Fiordland with 527 m of climbing and a high point of 438 m.

This challenging tramping route travels through remote southern Fiordland forested valleys between Lake Hauroko and Lake Poteriteri.
Track stats
| Distance | 15.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 10 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 527 m |
| Elevation loss | 396 m |
| Highest point | 438 m |
| Lowest point | 30 m |
| Region | Fiordland |
| Start | -46.11078, 167.15257 |
| End | -46.06665, 167.29482 |
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
- Lake Poteriteri Hut (on the track)
- Teal Bay Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Teal Bay to Lake Poteriteri Hut 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
- Teal Bay to South Coast Track (19.6 km away)
- Lake Hauroko Track (22.3 km away)
- Hump Ridge Track (25.2 km away)
- Dusky Track (31.2 km away)
- Borland Road to Monowai Hut Track (34.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Teal Bay to Lake Poteriteri Hut 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.