Fosters Hut
Mount Richmond Forest Park
Fosters Hut (4 bunks, matresses, stove, tank water) is a typical 4-bed forestry hut. It sits in a clearing on the summit of the Richmond Ranges just east of Fosters Clearing, overlooking Blenheim and the lower Wairau Valley. The hut is accessible by a gently sloping walking / cycling track from both the north and south making it an easy option for families or those looking for something less strenuous. Reasonable ridgeline routes also lead east and west to Mt Sunday/Mt Riley and Mt Baldy/Mt Royal respectively, for those after something more challenging.
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Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Standard Hut |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 4
4
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Facilities
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Toilet, Enclosed wood/coal burner |
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Water supply
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Tap or tank water |
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Getting there
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Onamalutu Road / Kiwi Road (O28 640698) 7km, 2hrs. Benched walking / cycle track. Onamalutu Domain (O28 688718) 14km, 4hrs. Forestry track / benched walking / cycle track. Devils Creek Hut (O28 583756) 7km. Benched walking / cycling track. Many switchbacks. Mt Sunday Biv (O28 667773) 6km, well-travelkled ridgeline route (unmarked) Mt Fishtail Hut (O28 509733) 17km, 8hrs. Well travelled, unmarked ridgeline route via Mt Royal (4hrs). |
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Unlocked
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This hut is unlocked and open to access. |
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Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
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Altitude
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1,160m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BQ27
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