RidgeflowRichmond Ranges Te Araroa route
Tasman · New Zealand
Distance118.5 km (73.6 mi)all 7 sections
Climb8,569 m (28,114 ft)7,187 m (23,579 ft) down
High point1,720 m (5,643 ft)lowest 81 m (266 ft)
DOC's time8 daysas DOC publishes it
GradeAdvanced, ExpertDOC
This track is mapped in 7 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.
Map
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About the track
The Richmond Ranges Te Araroa Track is one of the most challenging parts of Te Araroa. You need advanced backcountry hiking skills and supplies for at least ten days.
Huts on or near the track
- Starveall Hut (1167 m)
- Red Hills Hut (906 m)
- Top Wairoa Hut (854 m)
- Slaty Hut (1385 m)
- Middy Creek Hut (158 m)
- Mt Rintoul Hut (1252 m)
- Hunters Hut (841 m)
- Browning Hut (484 m)
- Rocks Hut (808 m)
- Porters Creek Hut (894 m)
- Tarn Hut (1020 m)
- Captains Creek Hut (122 m)
- Hacket Hut (260 m)
- Mid Wairoa Hut (376 m)
- Lower Goulter Hut (392 m)
Richmond Ranges Te Araroa route on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.