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NZ Walking Routes > Marlborough > Northbank, Mt Richmond - Forks Walk (Top Valley)

Northbank, Mt Richmond - Forks Walk (Top Valley)

Location

The northbank of Wairau River provides access to Mt Richmond Forest Park. To get to this part of the forest park, turn off State Highway 6, just north of the Wairau River Bridge, 16 km from Blenheim.

From SH6 turn off to Northbank Road, and then into Top Valley Road.

Description
This track leads to Whiteheads Clearing, where there are stacked river stones from the mining era. From here, a marked route climbs to Old Man Hut (4 hours).
Duration
1.3 hours
Level
Medium
Amenities
  • Historical
  • Huts
Source
www.doc.govt.nz
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