Tuatapere’s hump ridge track

6 November 2024

Have you heard the news? Aotearoa has a new Great Walk! Tuatapere’s Hump Ridge Track.

Situated approximately 30 km from Tuatapere the track provides varied landscapes such as rugged coastline, sandy beaches, native forests, historic viaducts, and spectacular sub-alpine views. This region is steeped in narratives of mana whenua/iwi and rich history such as the old Port Craig Sawmill and three historic viaducts (Edwin Burn Viaduct, Percy Burn Viaduct, and Sand Hill Viaduct).

Frame Group had the opportunity to work with the Department of Conservation on the track and structures upgrades.

Frame Group also designed, and construction monitored the additional structures along the South Coast Track:

Angus Burn Bridge: 33.5m long×0.3m wide swing bridge

Aan River Bridge: 36.5m long×0.3m wide swing bridge

Wairaurahiri River Bridge: 55m long×0.3m wide swing bridge

Bridges constructed by Edifice Structures

This work includes:

Edwin Burn Bridge: 61.2m long×0.6m wide swing bridge.

Re-shaping the existing track, grade adjustment and forming new track segments with aggregate surfacing.

Installation of track drainage, including side drain, grade dips and culverts.

Installation of timber boxed steps with aggregate surfacing and edge boards.

Installation of pegged timber boardwalk with stepped segments.