Mount Richmond Forest Park, Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman Regions, New Zealand

Mount Richmond Forest Park is a Forest Park in New Zealand administrated by the Department of Conservation.

Established in 1977, the forest park is located between Nelson and Marlborough and consists of 165,946 hectares of conservation estate. Around 80% of the area is covered in bush. The most notable peak in the forest park is Mount Richmond, which has an elevation above sea level of 1760 meters.

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What to do in Mount Richmond Forest Park:

Wild Life: Blue Duck, Yellow-crowned Parakeet, Kaka and Kiwi
Adventure: Bushwalking, Kayaking, Tramping, Fishing, Hunting, Climbing, Rock Hounding, Horse Riding, Trail Biking, Mountain Biking

Where is Mount Richmond Forest Park:

Region: Situated over the hills of the Richmond Range and down into the valley of the Wairau River.
Location: Nelson and Tasman districts, Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman regions, New Zealand

When & how to get to Mount Richmond Forest Park:

Best Time to Visit: to
Getting There: To get to the park, turn off State Highway 6, just north of the Wairau River Bridge, 16 km from Blenheim. There is no scheduled public transport available.
Nearest Town: Renwick
Nearest Airport: Blenheim
Nearest Railway Station: Blenheim

Where to stay (Lodges / Guest Houses / Camps / Resorts / Hotels):

Accommodation: There are many backcountry huts in the park, accessible a variety of tracks. A wide variety of accommodation is available in the nearby towns from backpackers to luxurious lodges.

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Climate & Weather conditions in Mount Richmond Forest Park:

Temp: 1.6 c to 24 c
Rainfall: 700 cm
Altitude: 1700 m

Other details about Mount Richmond Forest Park:

Established: 1977
Area: 1,659 sq km
Language: English and Maori