On-leadHard
Te Araroa: Richmond Alpine Track
Mount Richmond Forest Park · Marlborough · Point to Point
↑ 4618 m gain↓ 4244 m descenthigh 1672 msteepest 36 %
DISTANCE97.0 km
ASCENT4,618 m
DURATION24 hr+
STEEPEST36 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
DOG EFFORT5.0 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Saxton (after-hours on-call), Nelson
03 544 5678
The route
Good to know
On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.
About Te Araroa: Richmond Alpine Track
Te Araroa: Richmond Alpine Track is a point-to-point of 97.0 km, near Mount Richmond Forest Park in Marlborough.
Expect hard going, with around 4,618 m of climb, pitching up to 36 % at its steepest, and takes about 24 hr+ to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead.