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Rocks Hut via Dun Mountain, Mt Richmond Forest Park

May 5, 2016

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Alistair is the editor and publisher of Wilderness. His favourite tramping ground is Tongariro National Park.

By Alistair Hall

This route to Rocks Hut also takes in a diversion to Dun Mountain (1129m), one of the highest hills in the Bryant Range.

Take the Dun Mountain Walkway to Third House Shelter and onwards on the relatively easy-gradient track to Coppermine Saddle and then Dun Saddle.

The short climb to Dun Mountain will take 30min and is worth the effort.

The 20-bunk Rocks Hut is a further 70min away.

Distance: 17.6km

Area: Mt Richmond Forest Park

Time: 5-7hr

Accom.: Rocks Hut ($5, 16 bunks)

Access: From the end of Brook St. Walk up the link track to Coleman's Spur, signposted directly beyond The Brook/Waimarina Sanctuary building and car park. Alternatively, a quicker route is from the Maimai Dam, directly up to Dun Saddle

Map: BQ26

Notes & Map: Rocks Hut via Dun Mountain, Mt Richmond Forest Park (pdf, 1 MB)

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