Fishtail Hut, Mt Richmond Forest Park

December 2024

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December 2024

Mt Fishtail Hut. Photo: Jo Stilwell
A physically challenging overnighter with humble hospitality above the snowline. Mt Fishtail (1641m) stands between Mt Royal to the east and Mt Richmond to the west. Fishtail Hut, a humble four-bunker, is perched above the bushline under the nose of the summit in a true alpine environment. It’s just 8km to the hut but it […]

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