Mt Richmond Forest Park

Marlborough region

Trig station on Mt Richmond, Mt Richmond Forest Park. Photo: J. L Kendrick.

Trig station on Mt Richmond, Mt Richmond Forest Park

Map highlighting the Marlborough region of New Zealand.

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.

The park was gazetted on 4 March 1977. It has an area of 166,000 ha and is the second largest forest park in New Zealand. It is named after Mount Richmond (1760 metres), one of the highest peaks in the park. The park forms a backdrop to Nelson City, the Waimea Plains, and surrounding country. In Marlborough, the mountains are a dominant feature of the Wairau and Pelorus Valleys.

Location

The park spans both the Nelson/Tasman and Marlborough regions - it is located between Nelson and Blenheim in the South Island.

Highlights:

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Publications

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

Weather

Weather for South Marlborough area - Marlborough rural forecast

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Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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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
Email: southmarlboroughao@doc.govt.nz
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