Places to stay
Mount Richmond Forest Park
Red Hills Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 6.
The Red Hills Hut sits on the saddle between the Motueka (right branch) and the Wairau, and at the base of the Red Hills Ridge. The 60-year old hut was replaced in March 2010. The hut makes a good ...
Mid Wairoa Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
Mid Wairoa Hut (6 bunks, matresses, tank & river water, stove) sits on flats 20m above the Left Branch of the Wairoa River. The river has good swimming holes, and but for the sandflies this would m...
Fosters Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 4.
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...
Top Wairoa Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
Top Wairoa hut (6 bunks, matresses, fire - limited scrubby firewood, river water) huddles amidst Manuka scrub above the north forks of the Wairoa River (left branch). It's a pleasent ex-forestry h...
Starveall Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
A standard DOC hut with six bunks and a wood burner situated on the bushline 45 minutes below the ridge leading to the summit of Mt. Starveall.Great views over Nelson area and out over the bay to M...
Mt Fell Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
Mount Fell Hut (sleeps 6, wood-burning stove, firewood available, tank water). The hut lies just inside the bush below Mt Fell Summit.
A signposted, poled track leads down from the ridgel...
Tarn Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 5.
Tarn Hut (5 bunks, matresses, stove, tank & stream water) is located in a clearing at the south end of a small tarn on the main Richmond Range south of Bishops Cap. The hut and tarn are 300m east ...
Old Man Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
Old Man Hut (sleeps 6, wood-burning stove, firewood available, tank & stream water) sits in a large grassy clearing between Old Man peak and Mt Rintoul. The hut is down a side-track, about 1km (30...
Hacket Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
This 6 bunk hut lies on the western edge of Mt Richmond Forest Park and is only 1½ hours walk from the Aniseed Valley. The hut has a wood burner and water is taken from the nearby Hacket Creek. Bed...
Devils Creek Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
A tidy hut on the Wakamarina Track. Has wood-burner.
Lake Chalice Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8.
South Marlborough Hut near the end of Northbank/Topline/Staircase Roads, with water from a stream, and the lake 5 minutes further.
Richmond Saddle Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
Hut near Mt. Richmond, on the saddle, nice view to Nelson Bay, and Abel Tasman. Beautiful sunset.
Fishtail Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 4.
Fishtail hut (4 bunk, matresses, tank water, no fire) is located on a plateau half way up the scree face on the south side of Mt Fishtail. The hut is effectively a large bivvy, with 4 bunks - and ...
Porters Creek Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
A basic hut on the edge of the Red Hills mineral belt.
Mount Malita Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (NA).
Hut near the summit of Mount Malita (959m) on the edge of Mount Richmond Forest Park. Not listed as a DOC hut.
Browning Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8.
Water from the nearby creek. Nice and bright inside due to skylights. Some wasps and mosquitoes seen and mice suspected. Bed layout as giant bunk, table and bench supplied plus airer for wet garments.
Rocks Hut
Hut
• Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.
The most luxurious hut in the Richmond Forest Park. Flush toilets, great views, 4 sleeping platforms, wekas resident nearby (and maybe kiwi as well).
Mount Rintoul Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
Rintoul Hut / Mount Rintoul Hut (6 beds, matresses, stove, tank water) lies on the Alpine Route, 100m below the bushline on the main ridge of the Richmond Ranges, as it heads west from Mt Rintoul t...
Dun Mountain Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.
Really a shelter or bivouac but has water tank, stove and long drop (toilet).
Roebuck Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
A remote, cosy hut in a great location (sandflies!) within the Richmond Forest Park near Nelson.
Hunters hut (Mt Richmond)
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8.
cosy 8 bunk hut on ridge left branch motueka river not that easy to find on old maps
Middy Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
Nice location but tons of sandflies on the river bank.
Hut categories
- Great Walks Hut
- Well appointed DOC hut on one of the nine Great Walks. Great Walks pass required, bookings may be required. Facilities typically include toilets, heating, water, and bunks with mattresses. Some huts will have lighting, gas cooking, and a DOC ranger.
- Serviced Hut
- Larger, high standard hut. Many serviced huts have a booking system and must be booked in advance. Other huts require a back country hut pass or 3 hut tickets. Mostly owned by DOC. Facilities typically include a toilet, open fire or wood burner, water supply, and bunks with mattresses.
- Serviced Alpine Hut
- Alpine hut owned by DOC or clubs such as NZAC. Generally no heating. Payment varies. Facilities typically include a toilet, water supply, and bunks with mattresses.
- Standard Hut
- Typical DOC hut. Back country hut pass / 1 hut ticket required, no bookings. Facilities typically include a toilet, open fire or wood burner, and bunks with mattresses.
- Basic Hut/Bivvy
- Small DOC huts of 2-6 bunks. No fees or bookings. Facilities typically include a toilet and bunks with mattresses.
In general, food and cooking equipment is not available at huts. See DOC and NZAC websites for details of pricing and booking.
Campsite categories
- Great Walks Campsite
- Campsites are available on most Great Walks, usually next to huts. Great Walks pass required, bookings may be required. Toilets, water supply. No use of hut facilities not available.
- Serviced, Scenic, or Standard Campsite
- Accessible by car or boat, and offering a range of facilities.
- Basic Campsite
- Accessible by car or boat, but with minimal facilities. No fees or bookings. Toilet, water may be from stream.
- Backcountry Campsite
- Walk-in access. Fees vary. No bookings. Toilet, water may be from stream.