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Mt Richmond Forest Park

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Activities
- Guided activities and tours

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Wakamarina Valley

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Activities in Mount Richmond Forest Park

Tracks and walks

There are more than 436 kilometres of walking and tramping tracks in the park. The more popular longer walks include the Pelorus Track and for experienced trampers the Alpine Route. Short walks are available at most road-ends.

Mt Richmond Alpine Route

This challenging trip above the bushline in Mt Richmond Forest Park offers outstanding views over the Waimea Plans and the Inland Kaikoura Ranges.

Mt Richmond, Northbank routes

Learn about routes in the Northbank area of Mt Richmond Forest Park.

Mt Richmond, Northbank tramping tracks

The Northbank area of Mt Richmond Forest Park has a number of tramping tracks.

Mt Richmond, Northbank walking tracks

View walking tracks in the Northbank area of Mt Richmond Forest Park.

Pelorus Track

The Pelorus Track in Mt Richmond Forest Park offers walkers 3-4 days of hard tramping through forest and along the river.

Waikakaho/Cullen Creek Walkway

This walkway follows an old goldminer's trail across the range between the Wairau Valley and Linkwater. It can be walked or ridden in one day, but you will need to arrange transport between the road ends.

Wakamarina Track

The Wakamarina Track, an old goldminers' trail, crosses the Richmond Range from the Wairau Valley to the Wakamarina Valley.

Kayaking

Most rivers are suitable for experienced kayakers.

Fishing

Fishing in the park is described as average to good.

Mountain biking

The Wakamarina Track from the Wakamarina Valley to Wairau Valley is rated highly by mountain bikers. When logging is not taking place, the exotic forest roads in the park are suitable for mountain biking.

The Waikakaho/Cullen Creek Walkway is open to mountain bikers.

Guided activities and tours

Guided activities and tours

Find businesses that are DOC-approved to provide guided activities and tours in Mt Richmond Forest Park.

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Publications

Mt Richmond Forest Park parkmap order form (PDF, 236K)

Weather

Weather for South Marlborough area - Marlborough rural forecast

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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Stop the spread of didymo

Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Have your say on conservation in your community

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

South Marlborough Area Office
Phone:	+64 3 572 9100

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