Located in Mount Richmond Forest Park in the Marlborough region
4 - 5 km return via same track
Time: 2 hr 30 min return
Distance: 5 km
This walk follows an old gold miners’ track. You will see old gold tailings and the historic battery site of the Wellington mine.
Time: 1 hr 30 min return
Distance: 4 km
This track leads to Whiteheads Clearing, where there are stacked river stones from the mining era. From here, a marked route climbs to Old Man Hut (4 hours).
The northbank of Wairau River provides access to Mt Richmond Forest Park.
To get to this part of the forest park, turn off State Highway 6, just north of the Wairau River Bridge, 16 km from Blenheim.
There is no scheduled public transport available.
Whakatū / Nelson Visitor Centre | |
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