Marlborough · Hiking

Goulter River Track

10.8 mi
round trip
4,978 ft
climb
2,656 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Goulter River Track is an out-and-back trail, 11 miles each way (22 miles round trip) in Marlborough, New Zealand, inside Mount Richmond Forest Park. It runs between about 1,260 ft and 2,660 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,140 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Wakefield, about 16 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Bushy Top, Mount Patriarch and Star Hill. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

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