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6 Bunks Heating Mattresses
Porters Creek Hut
Grid reference: Topo50 map sheet BR25, E1599710, N5388613
Mount Richmond Forest Park spans several regions and comprises most of the steep native forest-covered mountain country between Nelson and Blenheim, as well as areas of commercially forested pine plantations on public land.
Each hut is unique but the facilities and services provided in or near huts are divided into five categories:
Fees are charged according to the hut category and the level of facilities and services provided at the hut. Find out more about these hut categories.
Backcountry huts information sheet (PDF, 272K)
Backcountry hut pass and tickets order form (PDF, 504K)
North Island backcountry huts (list and fees) (PDF, 148K)
South Island backcountry huts (list and fees) (PDF, 235K)
Backcountry campsites - walk in
Backcountry huts removed and not available for accommodation (PDF, 62K)
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