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. A reasonable ridgeline routes also lead east and west to Mt Sunday/Mt Riley and Mt Baldy/Mt Royal respectively, for those after somethintg 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 (O27 640698) 7km, 2hrs. Benched walking / cycle track. Onamalutu Domain (O27 688718) 14km, 4hrs. Forestry track / benched walking / cycle track. Devils Creek Hut (O27 583756) 7km. Benched walking / cycling track. Many switchbacks. Mt Sunday Biv (O27 667773) 6km, well-travelkled ridgeline route (unmarked) Mt Fishtail Hut (O27 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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