Traversing the Gordon Range before the descent to Hunters Hut. Photo: Dena Valenta

Hunter’s Hut, Mt Richmond Forest Park

April 2022

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A short drive from Nelson, this overnight trip provides quick access to stunning alpine ridgelines and the otherworldly landscapes of the mineral belt. By Dena Valenta

The track begins at Inwood Lookout (1051m), which is accessed via a 4WD forestry road, and almost immediately emerges into sub-alpine terrain. The Gordon Range looming ahead.  Soon there’s a steady, rocky climb up a ridgeline. Follow the poles, not the cairns, up the ridge – the cairned route leads to Gordon’s Knob. At 1500m, […]
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