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Walking the length of the Richmond Ranges

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 ▶︎
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 ▶︎
Red Hill

Red Hill

Red Hill, ascending from Top Wairoa Hut. The whole range appears to consist of nothing more than loose, rad, abrasive ...   More ▶︎
Maungakura/Red Hill

Maungakura/Red Hill

a few peaks before the true summit   More ▶︎

Red Hills Ridge Traverse

Traverse of the Red Hills Ridge beginning from the Red Hills car park, returning via Mt Ellis, Hunters Hut, Porters ...   More ▶︎

St Arnaud to Lewis Pass

A 5-9 day north-south route from St Arnaud to the Lewis Pass, via Travers Pass, Waiau Pass, Thompson Pass and ...   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 ▶︎
Nelson Lakes - Lakehead, Angelus and Speargrass Circuit

Nelson Lakes - Lakehead, Angelus and Speargrass Circuit

From St Arnaud along Lake Rotoiti to Lakehead Hut, then crossing the Travers River and via the Cascade Track to ...   More ▶︎
Travers-Sabine

Travers-Sabine

Two river valleys linked by a straightforward alpine saddle at 1800m   More ▶︎
Route Guide: St Arnaud to Lewis Pass

Route Guide: St Arnaud to Lewis Pass

A 5-7 day north-south route from St Arnaud to the Lewis Pass, via Travers Pass, Waiau Pass, Thompson Pass and ...   More ▶︎
Lake Thompson

Lake Thompson

A view of the beautiful Lake Thompson, a short distance from Thompson Pass   More ▶︎
St Arnaud Camp Ground Jetty

St Arnaud Camp Ground Jetty

Morning view in May.   More ▶︎
Travers-Sabine Saddle

Travers-Sabine Saddle

Going over the saddle looking west towards the Sabine Valley - April 2010.   More ▶︎

Saint Arnaud

An alpine village on the shore of Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park.   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 ▶︎
Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud

Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud

Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud   More ▶︎
Kerr Bay campsite

Kerr Bay campsite

Grassy lakeside camping surrounded by a wealth of walking options, from short walks to alpine tops trips and multi-day tramps. ...   More ▶︎

Loop Track, Lake Rotoiti

A short walk through the Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project at St Arnaud. Lakeside beech forest.   More ▶︎

Honeydew Walk, Lake Rotoiti

This short loop leads into the edges of the Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project area, a "mainland island" with pest numbers ...   More ▶︎
Lake Rotoiti

Lake Rotoiti

from the shore of St Arnaud, looking to the head of the lake and up the Travers Valley - Apr ...   More ▶︎

Gibbs Walk

Short link track betweem St Arnaud village and campground.   More ▶︎
Mount Fishtail

Mount Fishtail

A moderate day hike to the summit of Mount Fishtail a prominent peak in the Richmond Range. Great views can ...   More ▶︎

Black Valley Walk

Link track between St Arnaud village and the campground.   More ▶︎

Anglers Walk, Lake Rotoiti

This track follows the first 2km of the Buller River from its source at Lake Rotoiti. It is well used ...   More ▶︎
Mt Fishtail

Mt Fishtail

Mount Fishtail, Richmond Ranges. The ridge in the foreground leads to Mt Fell, and is steep in places... where it's ...   More ▶︎
Wairau valley from Fishtail Hut

Wairau valley from Fishtail Hut

Wairau valley from Fishtail Hut   More ▶︎
Fishtail Hut

Fishtail Hut

Fishtail Hut, Richmond Ranges   More ▶︎
Fishtail Hut from Mt Fishtail

Fishtail Hut from Mt Fishtail

Fishtail Hut from Mt Fishtail   More ▶︎
Fishtail Hut

Fishtail Hut

Fishtail hut (4 bunk, matresses, tank water, no fire) is located on a plateau half way up the scree face ...   More ▶︎
The New Red Hills Hut

The New Red Hills Hut

Red Hills Hut   More ▶︎
Red Hills Hut

Red Hills Hut

Red Hills Hut from 'The Plateau'   More ▶︎
Red Hills Hut (replaced)

Red Hills Hut (replaced)

Red Hills Hut, Richmond Ranges   More ▶︎
Red Hills Hut

Red Hills Hut

The Red Hills Hut sits on the saddle between the Motueka (right branch) and the Wairau, and at the base ...   More ▶︎
Route Guide: Richmond Ranges (east)

Route Guide: Richmond Ranges (east)

Tramping in the eastern Richmond Ranges between Picton and Okaramio (SH6)   More ▶︎
Top Wairoa Hut March 2014

Top Wairoa Hut March 2014

This photo shows the hut after its fairly recent maintenance. A paint job & clearance of scrub from around the ...   More ▶︎
Top Wairoa Hut

Top Wairoa Hut

Top Wairoa Hut, from the ascent to Mt Elliss / Red Hill   More ▶︎
Top Wairoa Hut

Top Wairoa Hut

Top Wairoa Hut, Richmond Ranges   More ▶︎
Top Wairoa Hut

Top Wairoa Hut

Top Wairoa hut (6 bunks, matresses, fire - limited scrubby firewood, river water) huddles amidst Manuka scrub above the north ...   More ▶︎
Ascent to Red Hill / Ellis Peak from Top Wairoa.

Ascent to Red Hill / Ellis Peak from Top Wairoa.

Ascent to Red Hill / Ellis Peak from Top Wairoa.   More ▶︎
Lake Rotoiti

Lake Rotoiti

Lake Rotoiti   More ▶︎
Nelson Lakes National Park

Nelson Lakes National Park

An alpine park of beech forests, valleys, and glacial lakes, offering some relatively easy walking. Established in 1956. Highest point: ...   More ▶︎
Kaikoura Ranges

Kaikoura Ranges

View from Mt. Richmond, over the Marlborough region. 2 days before leaving, my last tramp in New Zealand...   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 Hut

Richmond Hut

small hut on Richmond Saddle   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 ▶︎
Paddy's Pinchgut circuit

Paddy's Pinchgut circuit

Mt Robert carpark to carpark via Paddy Track, Bushline hut, Relax Shelter and Pinchgut track - 4 hours. 575m up ...   More ▶︎
Paddy's Pinchgut circuit

Paddy's Pinchgut circuit

Great morning or afternoon walk with great lake and mountain views.   More ▶︎
Profile : St Arnaud - Lewis Pass

Profile : St Arnaud - Lewis Pass

A useful profile of the 100km tramp - with a couple of bad weather alternatives : 1. low route past Speargrass ...   More ▶︎
St Arnaud - Lewis Pass

St Arnaud - Lewis Pass

A 9-day 100km tramp via the Thompson, D'Urville and 3 Tarns Passes Feb 2013   More ▶︎
Richmond Range (pt 1424)

Richmond Range (pt 1424)

Richmond Range between Richmond Saddle and Ada Flats. A rough, but interesting route from Richmond Saddle Hut to Old Man ...   More ▶︎
Legal access points from Kenningtons Road to the Richmond Ranges

Legal access points from Kenningtons Road to the Richmond Ranges

Legal access points from Kenningtons Road to the Richmond Ranges - note that these access points are along paper roads ...   More ▶︎
Mt Royal

Mt Royal

Park at camp ground, walk Quartz Creek to track start, follow spur up to saddle, then above the tree line ...   More ▶︎
Bushline Hut

Bushline Hut

A cute hut with a grand outlook over Lake Rotoiti and down to St Arnaud. Loo with a view!   More ▶︎
Kea hut Nov 2012

Kea hut Nov 2012

An older but lovingly restored hut in the Mt Robert area of Nelson Lakes National Park. This hut is only ...   More ▶︎
Kea hut

Kea hut

An older but lovingly restored hut in the Mt Robert area of Nelson Lakes National Park. This hut is only ...   More ▶︎
Relax Shelter

Relax Shelter

Basic shelter on Robert Ridge (Mt Robert, Nelson Lakes National Park)   More ▶︎
Relax Shelter Nov 2012

Relax Shelter Nov 2012

On the Pinchgut track Mt Robert close to the junction with Paddys track and the Robert Ridge route.   More ▶︎

Pine Valley Hut

Pine Valley hut Burnt down mid 2014   More ▶︎
St Arnaud Range Track

St Arnaud Range Track

This walk climbs steadily through beech forest to a height of over 1650 metres. Above the bushline (at 1400 m), ...   More ▶︎
Parachute Rocks Track

Parachute Rocks Track

View of Lake Rotoiti from point 1738   More ▶︎
Red Hills Range

Red Hills Range

Red Hills Range, Richmond Ranges with the Wairoa in the distance.   More ▶︎
Havelock, from pt1045

Havelock, from pt1045

Havelock, from pt1045 in the eastern Richmond Ranges   More ▶︎

Hunters Hut

Standard 8 bunk hut on the Te Araroa trail.   More ▶︎
Hunters hut (Mt Richmond)

Hunters hut (Mt Richmond)

cosy 8 bunk hut on ridge left branch motueka river not that easy to find on old maps   More ▶︎
Maitland Hut

Maitland Hut

A basic four bunk hut situated on the banks of the Right Branch Motueka River in the Mt Richmond Forest ...   More ▶︎
Maitland Hut

Maitland Hut

Not sure what happened to this hut. But it was in a great possy amongst the ultra mafic rocks with ...   More ▶︎
Mt Rintoul from Old Man

Mt Rintoul from Old Man

Looking back towards Rintoul From Old Man. Old Man Hut lies 1km off ridge to the left of the saddle.   More ▶︎
View over Silverstream and down Raglan Range

View over Silverstream and down Raglan Range

I took this photo looking generally southward when high on the Raglan Range. I was heading to Silverstream Bivvy and ...   More ▶︎
Mt Fell Hut (Richmond Ranges)

Mt Fell Hut (Richmond Ranges)

... at night   More ▶︎
Mt. Fell Hut (Richmond Ranges)

Mt. Fell Hut (Richmond Ranges)

Mt Fell Hut in the Richmond Ranges, with Mount Fell summit behind.   More ▶︎
Mt Fell Hut

Mt Fell Hut

Mount Fell Hut (sleeps 6, wood-burning stove, firewood available, tank water). The hut lies just inside the bush below Mt ...   More ▶︎
Porter Hut

Porter Hut

This is an older photo of the hut, set in the lunar landscape of the Red Hills. I think the ...   More ▶︎
Porters Creek Hut

Porters Creek Hut

A basic hut on the edge of the Red Hills mineral belt.   More ▶︎
Mount Riley, Marlborough

Mount Riley, Marlborough

From the Summit of Mount Riley, looking northeast. 15-10-09   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 ▶︎
View from Mt Fell into the Pelorus Valley

View from Mt Fell into the Pelorus Valley

Slaty Hut

Slaty Hut

On the Mt Richmond Alpine Route.   More ▶︎
Mt Richmond Alpine Route

Mt Richmond Alpine Route

Long route above the bushline in Mt Richmond Forest Park near Nelson.   More ▶︎
Beebys hut

Beebys hut

Beebys hut   More ▶︎
Silverstream Bivvy Jan 2019

Silverstream Bivvy Jan 2019

A nice Marlborough biv in the Branch catchment of the Raglan Range that gets few visitors.   More ▶︎
Silverstream Bivvy

Silverstream Bivvy

Weatherboard and iron biv located near the treeline on the Raglan Range. The biv is not on Silverstream itself but ...   More ▶︎
Devils Creek Hut

Devils Creek Hut

A tidy hut on the Wakamarina Track. Has wood-burner.   More ▶︎
Devils Creek Hut

Devils Creek Hut

A standard hut with a few mice   More ▶︎
Robert Ridge

Robert Ridge

looking down the ridge from Flagtop - Apr 2011   More ▶︎
Mount Richmond Forest Park

Mount Richmond Forest Park

A wedge of land at the base of the Marlborough Sounds, south of Nelson and north of the Wairau River, ...   More ▶︎
Mt Sunday Bivy

Mt Sunday Bivy

Small 2 bunk bivy on the Mt Sunday - Mt Riley track, Mt Richmond Forest Park.   More ▶︎
Mt Sunday Biv

Mt Sunday Biv

Mt Sunday biv   More ▶︎
Mt Sunday / Mt Riley Track

Mt Sunday / Mt Riley Track

A circuit track on the Richmond Range, visiting two forested summits.   More ▶︎
Waterfall, Wairoa left branch.

Waterfall, Wairoa left branch.

The waterfall and pool at the 1st creek crossing of the Wairoa above Mid Wairoa Hut, Richmond Ranges.   More ▶︎
Mid Wairoa Hut

Mid Wairoa Hut

Mid Wairoa Hut, Richmond Ranges   More ▶︎
Mid Wairoa Hut

Mid Wairoa Hut

Mid Wairoa Hut (6 bunks, matresses, tank & river water, stove) sits on flats 20m above the Left Branch of ...   More ▶︎
Coldwater hut

Coldwater hut

A concrete hut with 12 bunks. When I was there during the Summer the fire had been removed to prevent ...   More ▶︎
Coldwater Hut

Coldwater Hut

The hut, from the Lakehead jetty, looking across Lake Rotoiti - Apr 2011   More ▶︎

Boulder Stream Hut [Removed]

Removed February 2012.   More ▶︎
Ridgeline travel in the eastern Richmond Ranges

Ridgeline travel in the eastern Richmond Ranges

Ridgeline travel in the eastern Richmond Ranges   More ▶︎
Richmond Ranges (east)

Richmond Ranges (east)

Richmond Ranges (east), north from pt1045   More ▶︎
Old Man Hut

Old Man Hut

Old Man Hut (Richmond Ranges)   More ▶︎
Old Man Hut

Old Man Hut

Old Man Hut (sleeps 6, wood-burning stove, firewood available, tank & stream water) sits in a large grassy clearing between ...   More ▶︎
Roebuck Hut

Roebuck Hut

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

Lakehead hut

Lakehead hut close to Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park   More ▶︎
Lakehead Hut

Lakehead Hut

A large modern hut. Lots of sandflies. Note that access to Coldwater Hut across the valley is either a 2-3 ...   More ▶︎
Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis

Relatively steep climb to the summit of Ben Nevis (1619m), a prominent peak in the Mt Richmond Forest Park South-East ...   More ▶︎
Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis

looking down the ridge from Ben Nevis towards Nelson.   More ▶︎
Robert Ridge

Robert Ridge

looking NE along the ridge - in good weather, the views are expansive.   More ▶︎
Robert Ridge in the Rain

Robert Ridge in the Rain

On our last day, we decided to walk out from Speargrass Hut via Robert Ridge (to avoid retracing our walk ...   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 ▶︎
Starveall Hut

Starveall Hut

This hut is in a top spot and has an Awesome View.   More ▶︎
Mt Baldy

Mt Baldy

This photo has been posted to illustrate the existing route description for climbing Mt Baldy. Mt Baldy 1315m is behind ...   More ▶︎
Nelson Lakes double figure eight with a reverse twist

Nelson Lakes double figure eight with a reverse twist

January 2008. A seven day epic up and over Lake Angelus from Speargrass Hut, then up the Sabine River, over Waiau ...   More ▶︎
Wairau views

Wairau views

Wairau views from road-side lookout on Staircase road.   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 ▶︎
Bull Paddock Creek Track

Bull Paddock Creek Track

GPS file of track from Bull Paddock Creek Biv to the Wairau River   More ▶︎
Bull Paddock Creek Track

Bull Paddock Creek Track

Access To Bull Paddock Creek Biv from The Wairau river, this track follows Sand Fly Stream before dropping Bull Paddock ...   More ▶︎
Dukeshead, Richmond Ranges

Dukeshead, Richmond Ranges

Dukeshead: ridgeline travel in the eastern Richmond Ranges   More ▶︎
Speargrass Hut

Speargrass Hut

from Robert Ridge - Apr 2011   More ▶︎
Speargrass Hut

Speargrass Hut

The old small cosy hut at the top of a clearing. Since replaced by a modern hut. Water from Speargrass Creek ...   More ▶︎
Speargrass Hut

Speargrass Hut

Previously a small cosy hut, but now a brand new roomy hut with two sleeping platforms, L shaped stainless steel ...   More ▶︎
Speargrass slip

Speargrass slip

One of a number of slips to negotiate back to the car park.   More ▶︎
The new Speargrass Hut

The new Speargrass Hut

Just like Morgans - nice and new.   More ▶︎
The new Speargrass Hut

The new Speargrass Hut

Same layout as Morgan. Two sleeping platforms for 10 people in total. Stainless steel L shaped bench. Table, fixed benches, ...   More ▶︎
Lake Chalice at dawn

Lake Chalice at dawn

Lake Chalice at dawn. Rugged beauty.   More ▶︎
Lake Chalice Hut

Lake Chalice Hut

Tidy large hut near Northbank/Topline roadend (40 mins/2 km) and of course Lake Chalice. Great for a day trip or ...   More ▶︎
Lake Chalice Hut

Lake Chalice Hut

Tidy 1963 vintage hut near Northbank/Topline/Staircase car park (40 mins / 2 km) and of course Lake Chalice. Great for ...   More ▶︎
Lake Chalice Hut

Lake Chalice Hut

South Marlborough Hut near the end of Northbank/Topline/Staircase Roads, with water from a stream, and the lake 5 minutes further.   More ▶︎

Mid Silverstream Hut

Located on Silverstream, off the Branch River. Note that Silverstream Biv is not upstream of this hut, but is at the ...   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 ▶︎
Lower Goulter hut Nov 2013

Lower Goulter hut Nov 2013

This hut is close to a 4x4 road end & it shows a bit. Empty booze bottles, other litter, smut ...   More ▶︎
Bull Paddock Creek Hut

Bull Paddock Creek Hut

Hut on the Raglan Range, east of the Wairau River. The hut is located near the bush line in Bull ...   More ▶︎
Bull Paddock Creek Biv

Bull Paddock Creek Biv

Photo of Biv   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 ▶︎
Lower Goulter Hut

Lower Goulter Hut

Lower Goulter hut   More ▶︎