Mount Richmond
Name |
Mount Richmond |
Location |
Renwick |
Co-ordinates |
1633344 5403286 |
Alternative co-ordinates |
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Configuration |
Linear/Loop |
Distance |
11 km |
Status |
On-leash |
Grade |
Difficult |
Access |
Take Northbank Road, off SH6 on north side of Wairau River, ca 2 km north of Renwick. After ca 24 km turn right, along Top Valley Road. After a further 4 km bear right over ford onto Jacksons Creek Road (4WD only); continue on this as it becomes Richmond Saddle Road, to car park at the end. DoC permit required; contact Renwick DoC office. |
Description |
A marked route through bushland to Richmond Saddle Hut, after which the route continues over open land to Mount Fell Hut. From there, it's back the way you came unless you want to follow the Mount Fell track down to Timms Creek, but you'll need transport from there to complete the loop if you don't want a long tramp along the gravel roads. Another alternative is to continue north from Mount Fell and follow the ridgeline over Conical Hill into the Pelorus Valley (ca. 6 km), where you connect with the Pelorus Track. |
Connecting tracks |
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Further information |