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