Wairau Valley from Mt Fishtail Route
Image: Matthew Conway | ©

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Introduction

Climb up to Mt Fishtail (1643 m) via Fishtail Hut.

9 km

Walking and tramping

5 hr 40 min to hut Expert: Route

Seasonal restrictions

Forestry operations in the area can close roads into Mount Richmond Forest Park. Check the status of roads into Mount Richmond Forest Park.

Dog access

Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact the relevant DOC office to obtain a permit.

Stay safe in the outdoors

Contacts

Whakatū / Nelson Visitor Centre
Phone:   +64 3 546 9339
Fax:   +64 4 471 1117
Email:   nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz
Address:   Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa
79 Trafalgar Street
Nelson 7010
Postal Address:   Private Bag 5
Nelson 7042
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