Captain Creek Hut
Captains Creek Hut
Located in Mount Richmond Forest Park in the Marlborough region
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Introduction
This is a standard 6-bunk hut in the Pelorus River valley.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
6 bunk beds
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.
About hut tickets and passes | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Times from nearest road end and hut
- Maungatapu Road end: 4 hr
- Middy Creek Hut: 2 hr
Tracks to this hut
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Pelorus Track
Located in Mount Richmond Forest ParkThe Pelorus Track in Mt Richmond Forest Park offers walkers 3-4 days of hard tramping through forest and along the river.1 alertDuration 3-4 daysDifficulty Advanced -
Richmond Ranges Te Araroa route
Located in Mount Richmond Forest ParkThe Richmond Ranges Te Araroa Track is one of the most challenging parts of Te Araroa. You need advanced backcountry tramping skills and supplies for at least ten days.1 alertDuration 8 daysDifficulty Advanced, Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BQ27
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1636301, N5419599
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
Contacts
| Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 546 9339 |
| nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |