Starveall Hut
Mount Richmond Forest Park • Nelson/Tasman
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Forecast point: Mt Richmond (1760m) · 13km away
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- About
- This is a standard 6-bunk hut in the Motueka area.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
About this hut
This is part of the Te Araora Trail.
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.
Booking and paying | Backcountry Hut Tickets | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
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 huts
- Hacket Creek Road (off Aniseed Valley Road): 6 hr
- Slaty Hut via Alpine Route: 2 hr 30 min
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BQ26
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1620105, N5410303
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Weather
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