Image: James Gilmour | ©
A corrugated iron small hut sits on the ridge of a high mountain. From here you can see out over many mountain ranges in the distance.
Fishtail Hut

Located in Mount Richmond Forest Park in the Marlborough region

This is a standard 4-bunk hut in the South Marlborough area.

Check road conditions

Severe weather has damaged many roads in Marlborough and Kaikoura. Before you travel to our facilities, check the latest road updates:

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
  • Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the hut is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for visitors arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Book Fishtail Hut online

Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BQ27

Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1640799, N5411501