Richardson Track
Located in Mount Thomas Forest Conservation Area in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
Climb to the summit of Mt Richardson (1047 m) for great views to the Puketeraki Range and over Lees Valley.The track starts at the Glentui picnic area. It is a moderate to steep climb. It goes first through tawhai forest and then through tussock grasslands and Dracophyllum scrub on the upper slopes of Mt Richardson.
From here it is possible to continue on Bypass Track to form a loop back to the Glentui picnic area, or down Blowhard Track to come out on Maori Reserve Road.
This is a good track for people with moderate fitness.
Start this track at the end of Glentui Bush Road.
From Oxford, follow Ashley Gorge Road for 13 km to Glentui. Turn into Glentui Bush Road and follow this for 6 km to the end.
NZTopo50 map sheets: BW22 (Oxford), BW23 (Cust)
Wasp populations reach high numbers from January to March – wear light-coloured clothing and carry antihistamine cream/tablets as a precaution.
Contacts
| Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 318 9211 |
| arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 104 West Coast Road Arthur's Pass 7654 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |