Richardson's Track
Alerts
Check the DOC website for current alerts and conditions before you go. This site gets current alert info from DOC, but is not an official source of information.
Richardson's Track is an unmaintained tramping track at the eastern end of Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
The eastern end of Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve, accessed from Croydon Bush Road, is locally known as Grants Bush. The tramping tracks in this area are no longer maintained - caution is advised.
Richardson's Track is reached by going right from Grants picnic area, crossing a stream and following a marked track through to a paddock. Cross the paddock and enter a pine plantation on the northern side. The route goes through the plantation, crosses a stream and goes upstream into the native bush.
It is steep, rough and rocky but not difficult to follow. It eventually ends at East Peak.
Getting there
Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve is located approximately 10 km to the north west of Gore. Grants Bush is accessed from Croydon Bush Road, at the eastern end of this scenic reserve.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track