Middy 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
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.
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Times from nearest huts
- Captains Creek Hut: 2 hr
- Rocks Hut: 3 hr
- Roebuck Hut: 4 hr
Mt Fell Hut to Middy Creek Hut
Mt Fell Hut: 8 hr (10 km)
From the summit of Mt Fell the track drops steeply down a loose rocky bluff to follow along an undulating ridge covered in scrubby mountain beech forest, before climbing to the top of North Peak(1496 m). Climb down a steep drop-over at the north western end of North Peak, down a narrow rock chute, then along a rock ledge. These sections, have wire ropes to act as handrails.
The track then follows down the ridge to a saddle just before Conical Knob. Just beyond this saddle the track forks. The right hand fork continues along the main ridge, climbing over Conical Knob and then down the long leading ridge, before finally dropping steeply down to Middy Creek Hut.
Note: This route has many fallen trees. Visitors must be prepared to navigate off track for periods of time. You need to be competent in off track travel and navigation. Allow extra time for your walk.
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: BQ26
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1632802, N5418500
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 |