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Pelorus Track (via Rocks hut & Totara saddle)

Pelorus

Links with a track onto Dun Mountain. See Rocks Hut-Pelorus Track.   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 ▶︎
Emerald Pools

Emerald Pools

A pretty picnic area and swimming hole upstream from Pelorus Bridge.   More ▶︎
Mt Richmond Alpine Route

Mt Richmond Alpine Route

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

Hacket Hut

Another angle on this hut. Taken on New Year's Day 2005   More ▶︎
Mt Malita hut

Mt Malita hut

Mt Malita hut. taken Nov 2014   More ▶︎
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 ▶︎
Edge of Nelson Mineral Belt May 2014

Edge of Nelson Mineral Belt May 2014

This photo taken from Windy Point on the Dun Mountain Walk/Cycleway looks South West. It was taken to illustrate the ...   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 ▶︎
Whispering Falls

Whispering Falls

The "whisper" of the falls is created by the gentle trickling of the water   More ▶︎
Hacket Creek

Hacket Creek

Hacket Creek, 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 ▶︎
Roebuck Hut

Roebuck Hut

A remote, cosy hut in a great location (sandflies!) within the Richmond Forest Park near Nelson.   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 ▶︎
Roding River - Dun Mountain

Roding River - Dun Mountain

My route through the Nelson Mineral Belt.   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 ▶︎
Didymo

Didymo

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

Dun Mountain

From the saddle west of The Rocks.   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 ▶︎
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 ▶︎
Morning trail

Morning trail

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

Dun Mountain Hut

Really a shelter or bivouac but has water tank, stove and long drop (toilet).   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 ▶︎
Dun Mountain Hut

Dun Mountain Hut

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

Slaty Hut

On the Mt Richmond Alpine Route.   More ▶︎
Forest near Rocks Hut

Forest near Rocks Hut

Misty morning, late summer.   More ▶︎
Middy Hut

Middy Hut

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

Picton to Aspiring

An aborted alpine traverse. Picton to West Cape, but aborted at Aspiring due to real world emergencies back home. Posted ...   More ▶︎

Walking the length of the Richmond Ranges

A 7-14 day walk along the spine of the Richmond Ranges. Alpine tops, crumbling ridgelines, untracked bush & scrub, boulders ...   More ▶︎
Te Araroa Trail

Te Araroa Trail

Te Araroa is a walking trail running the entire length of the North and South Islands. The trail opened 3 ...   More ▶︎
Pelorus Bridge Trig K

Pelorus Bridge Trig K

A walk near the popular Pelorus Bridge. You'll walk in mature lush native bush, along the Pelorus River, and get ...   More ▶︎
Trig K at Pelorus Bridge

Trig K at Pelorus Bridge

Trig K at Pelorus Bridge, DOc time 4 hours return to car park. Fit friend did the loop in 2 ...   More ▶︎
Richmond Hut

Richmond Hut

small hut on Richmond Saddle   More ▶︎
Richmond Range - country fit for mountain goats!

Richmond Range - country fit for mountain goats!

Goats rule on the main Richmond Range from Richmond Saddle to Ada Flats.   More ▶︎
Richmond Saddle Hut

Richmond Saddle Hut

Hut near Mt. Richmond, on the saddle, nice view to Nelson Bay, and Abel Tasman. Beautiful sunset.   More ▶︎
New Porters Creek Hut

New Porters Creek Hut

moved to spot from right branch wairoa. has beenlovingly restored with a new lick of 'rescue orange' paint and sports a ...   More ▶︎
View from Mt Fell into the Pelorus Valley

View from Mt Fell into the Pelorus Valley

Route Guide: Richmond Ranges (west) main ridge

Route Guide: Richmond Ranges (west) main ridge

The main ridge of the western Richmond Ranges from Mt Riley, near Okamario on SH6 to the Red Hills above ...   More ▶︎
Mt Fell from the North Bank

Mt Fell from the North Bank

A steady climb which rewards your efforts with fabulous views of the Wairau Plains, Nelson/Tasman Bay and beyond.   More ▶︎
Third House Hut

Third House Hut

Double sided open shelter. Overnight use prohibited.   More ▶︎