Walking the length of the Richmond Ranges
- 7 – 14 days one way
- Medium/hard
A 7-14 day walk along the spine of the Richmond Ranges. Alpine tops, crumbling ridgelines, untracked bush & scrub, boulders of abrasive ultramafic rock - not for the fainthearted, but the challenge is well rewarded.
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Walking time
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7 – 14 days |
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Distance
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120.0km |
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Type
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One way
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Grade
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Medium/hard
Crumbling ridgeline west of Richmond Hut requires care
Thick scrub between Mt Fishtail & Mt Fell
Steep & bouldery section over Red Hills
All may be bypessed by valley options (see Te Araroa) Grades explained
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Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
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Starts
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Picton ferry Terminal, or Okaramio (SH6) |
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Ends
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St Arnaud township |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BR25
NZTopo50-BQ28 NZTopo50-BR24 NZTopo50-BQ26 NZTopo50-BQ27 |
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Altitude
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Sea level
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1,790m
Altitude change 1,790m
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Details of this trip are given in two articles under 'More Information':
Route Guide: Richmond Ranges East (Picton to Okamario)
Route Guide: Richmond Ranges Wast (Okamario to St Arnaud)
Ether section could be walked alone. An alternative (easier) route through this country is taken by Te Araroa.
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ID 8876
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