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Edge of Nelson Mineral Belt May 2014

Mount Malita Hut

Mount Malita Hut

Hut near the summit of Mount Malita (959m) on the edge of Mount Richmond Forest Park. Not listed as a ...   More ▶︎
Mt Malita hut

Mt Malita hut

Mt Malita hut. taken Nov 2014   More ▶︎
Forest near Rocks Hut

Forest near Rocks Hut

Misty morning, late summer.   More ▶︎
Morning trail

Morning trail

Leaving Rocks Hut on the way to Dun Mountain: an easy sidle.   More ▶︎
Rocks Hut Loop

Rocks Hut Loop

A loop track starting at Rocks Hut in Mount Richmond Forest Park, taking in Dun Mountain and the Pelorus River.   More ▶︎
Rocks Hut

Rocks Hut

The most luxurious hut in the Richmond Forest Park. Flush toilets, great views, 4 sleeping platforms, wekas resident nearby (and ...   More ▶︎
Route Guide: Loop from Rocks Hut

Route Guide: Loop from Rocks Hut

The well-appointed Rocks Hut in the Richmond Forest Park is a great start for a loop walk down through beech ...   More ▶︎
Dun Mountain

Dun Mountain

An historic climb along New Zealand's first railway onto the barren, toxic soils of the Nelson Mineral Belt.   More ▶︎
Roding River - Dun Mountain

Roding River - Dun Mountain

My route through the Nelson Mineral Belt.   More ▶︎
Dun Mountain

Dun Mountain

From the saddle west of The Rocks.   More ▶︎
United Mine

United Mine

Walk to a smelter site and coppermine on the Roding River near Nelson.   More ▶︎
United Mine, No. 1 level.

United Mine, No. 1 level.

These copper mines once kept 140 people employed.   More ▶︎
Copper ore

Copper ore

Copper ore at the United Mine site.   More ▶︎
Dun Mountain Hut

Dun Mountain Hut

The little hut sits high on Dun Mountain.   More ▶︎
Sign inside Dun Mountain Hut

Sign inside Dun Mountain Hut

Dun Hut Available to public in emergencies. Advise undersigned of visit. C. I. Kidson city engineer   More ▶︎
Didymo

Didymo

Didymo coats the streambed. United Creek, Bryant Range, February 2013.   More ▶︎
Dun Mountain Hut

Dun Mountain Hut

Really a shelter or bivouac but has water tank, stove and long drop (toilet).   More ▶︎
United Creek

United Creek

Difficult creek upstream of the confluence with Jackson Creek.   More ▶︎
United Creek

United Creek

Difficult creek upstream of the confluence with Jackson Creek.   More ▶︎
Third House Hut

Third House Hut

Double sided open shelter. Overnight use prohibited.   More ▶︎
Rocks Hut - Pelorus Track

Rocks Hut - Pelorus Track

Continuing on from the Dun Mountain track, this route drops into the Pelorus Valley and sidles above its beautiful river. ...   More ▶︎
The Swing bridge

The Swing bridge

When hiking the Hacket, after about 20-30 mins from the Aniseed Valley car park, a swing bridge must be crossed. ...   More ▶︎
Hacket Circuit

Hacket Circuit

A good day walk mainly along the Hacket Creek, including Hacket and Browning Huts. Dogs are allowed in the Mt ...   More ▶︎
Browning Hut

Browning Hut

Water from the nearby creek. Nice and bright inside due to skylights. Some wasps and mosquitoes seen and mice suspected. ...   More ▶︎
Pelorus Track (via Rocks hut & Totara saddle)

Pelorus Track (via Rocks hut & Totara saddle)

The Pelorus track is a semi-remote forest experience in Mount Richmond Forest park.It leads up the Pelorus valley and over ...   More ▶︎
Mt Richmond Alpine Route

Mt Richmond Alpine Route

Long route above the bushline in Mt Richmond Forest Park near Nelson.   More ▶︎
Hacket Hut

Hacket Hut

Another angle on this hut. Taken on New Year's Day 2005   More ▶︎
Hacket Hut

Hacket Hut

This 6 bunk hut lies on the western edge of Mt Richmond Forest Park and is only 1½ hours walk ...   More ▶︎
Hacket Creek

Hacket Creek

Hacket Creek, Nelson   More ▶︎
Whispering Falls

Whispering Falls

The "whisper" of the falls is created by the gentle trickling of the water   More ▶︎
Whispering Falls walk/Hacket track

Whispering Falls walk/Hacket track

A gentle walk along the Hacket track to the beautiful Whispering Falls. Dogs permitted on leads.   More ▶︎
Middy Hut

Middy Hut

Nice location but tons of sandflies on the river bank.   More ▶︎
Roebuck Hut

Roebuck Hut

A remote, cosy hut in a great location (sandflies!) within the Richmond Forest Park near Nelson.   More ▶︎
Captains Creek Hut

Captains Creek Hut

Captains Creek Hut   More ▶︎
Captain Creek Hut

Captain Creek Hut

Basic 4 bunker on the side of the Pelorus River, about 4 hours from road end, 3 from Emerald Pools, ...   More ▶︎
Starveall Hut (Richmond Ranges)

Starveall Hut (Richmond Ranges)

A tidy 6 bunk hut on the bushline in the Richmond Ranges. Read my trip report on my blog http://waitakathlete.blogspot.co.nz/2017/07/solo-to-starveall.html I couldn't ...   More ▶︎
Starveall Hut

Starveall Hut

Nicely situated hut overlooking Nelson and bay in the Richmond Forest Park.Nearby residents include a nosey woodhen who enjoys smelly ...   More ▶︎
The track is booked out? Try TrekWatch.net

The track is booked out? Try TrekWatch.net

SMS texts directly to your cellphone when a place becomes available. Free of charge!   More ▶︎

Nelson

A city in the north of the South Island, on Tasman Bay. The city is close to Abel Tasman, Nelson ...   More ▶︎

Nelson Tramping Club

Founded in 1934, the Nelson Tramping Club is based near some of the finest tramping opportunities in New Zealand. Our ...   More ▶︎
Starveall Hut

Starveall Hut

This hut is in a top spot and has an Awesome View.   More ▶︎
Starveall Hut

Starveall Hut

A standard DOC hut with six bunks and a wood burner situated on the bushline 45 minutes below the ridge ...   More ▶︎