Plan & prepare
Having a food break during tramp with
well stocked backpacks
Getting there
The park is between Nelson and Blenheim in the South Island of New Zealand, both of which are gateways to the park.
Roads from both lead to carparks within the park and to a network of tracks.
Bus services through both regions can also drop people at a number of points from which visitors can make their way into the park. There are also companies in most of the local towns that offer on-demand shuttle services.
Access roads into the park
Many of the access roads into the park are through exotic forest plantations. Forestry contractors could be working in an area requiring the road to be temporarily closed or limiting access to just weekends.
View a list of which roads are open or closed:
Mt Richmond Forest Park access 13 April 2012 (PDF, 245K)
Please remember:
If you going to make overnight trips in the park make sure you are properly equipped and well prepared.
Make sure your group has a capable leader and that everyone is carrying a sleeping bag, cooking utensils, sufficient high energy food (with some extra for emergencies), a waterproof raincoat and over-trousers, gloves, a hat, and several layers of warm (wool or fleece) clothing.
Order a parkmap
Download an order form for the Mt Richmond Forest Park parkmap (PDF, 48K). The parkmap costs $19 plus postage and handling.
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