Richmond Ranges Te Araroa route
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Richmond Ranges Te Araroa route is a 118.7 km DOC tramping track in Nelson/Tasman with 7,395 m of climbing and a high point of 1,724 m.
The Richmond Ranges Te Araroa Track is one of the most challenging parts of Te Araroa. You need advanced backcountry tramping skills and supplies for at least ten days.
Track stats
| Distance | 118.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 8 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 7,395 m |
| Elevation loss | 7,683 m |
| Highest point | 1,724 m |
| Lowest point | 80 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -41.33602, 173.46477 |
| End | -41.76893, 172.95782 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Huts near the track
- Browning Hut (on the track)
- Rocks Hut (on the track)
- Hacket Hut (on the track)
- Porters Creek Hut (on the track)
- Mt Rintoul Hut (on the track)
- Hunters Hut (on the track)
- Mid Wairoa Hut (on the track)
- Red Hills Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Richmond Ranges Te Araroa route GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Pelorus Track (0.8 km away)
- Trig K Track (8.3 km away)
- Elvy Waterfalls Track (9.5 km away)
- Tawa Walk and Weta Walk (9.5 km away)
- Tōtara Walk (10.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Richmond Ranges Te Araroa route in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.