Captains Creek Hut
Mount Richmond Forest Park • Marlborough
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Forecast point: Mt Richmond (1760m) · 11.6km away
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- About
- This is a standard 6-bunk hut in the Pelorus River valley.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
- Water supply
Fees and bookings
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy Hut Tickets for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.
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Te Araroa – The Trail Pass
Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.
Getting there
Times from nearest road end and hut
- Maungatapu Road end: 4 hr
- Middy Creek Hut: 2 hr
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BQ27
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1636301, N5419599
Know before you go
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
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Weather
Forecast at the hut