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GW - 04 Abel Tasman Coast Track vs GW - 05 Heaphy Track

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

GW - 04 Abel Tasman Coast Track GW - 05 Heaphy Track
Distance 60 km 78 km
Elevation gain 1,435 m 1,304 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National National
Country New Zealand New Zealand
Best time to hike Best from March to March Best from January to March
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

GW - 04 Abel Tasman Coast Track vs GW - 05 Heaphy Track: which should you hike?

At 78 km, GW - 05 Heaphy Track is the longer route — roughly 18 km more than GW - 04 Abel Tasman Coast Track (60 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, GW - 04 Abel Tasman Coast Track is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.