Mid Goulter Hut
Standard hutMount Richmond Forest Park, MarlboroughOpen
Current advisories
Staircase Road - expect delays
16 September 2026
There will be culvert clearing work on Staircase Road. Expect delays. First published on 17 September 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
- Sleeps
- 8 bunks
- Booking
- Not bookable
- Cost
- from $15
- Heating
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Not drinkable
- Toilet
- Non-flush
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nz4WD road past the end of Staircase Road: 3 hr 30 min
Lake Chalice Hut: 5 hr (9 km)
From Lake Chalice Hut the track on the western end of Lake Chalice descends, passing the resurgence of the Goulter River at a group of springs. Once into the valley the track follows the true left of the river to Mid Goulter Hut
Lower Goulter Hut: 3 hr (6.8 km)
This stretch between Lower and Mid Goulter Hut is one of the few areas in the park with extensive open river flats. If the river is low it is possible, by crossing and recrossing it, to keep entirely to the open grassy banks. If the river is high take the track which follows the river up the true left.
Old Man Hut: 4 hr (10 km)
From Old Man Hut descend steeply to a stream, following it to the Goulter River. Across the river travel along the true left to Mid Goulter Hut.
- Topo map
- Topo50 sheet BR25
- Grid reference
- E1619504, N5396708
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 41.58053° S, 173.23551° E
About this place
This is a standard 8-bunk hut in the South Marlborough area.
Fees and bookings
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. Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Lower Goulter Hut
Standard • 8 bunks • Marlborough • 6.1 km
Lower Goulter Hut is a standard eight-bunk hut located in the South Marlborough area. It provides basic accommodation for walkers in the region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Tarn Hut
Standard • 5 bunks • Marlborough • 6.5 km
Tarn Hut is a standard five-bunk hut located in the South Marlborough area.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Old Man Hut
Standard • 5 bunks • Marlborough • 6.8 km
Old Man Hut is a standard five-bunk hut located in the South Marlborough area.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Mt Rintoul Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Marlborough • 6.9 km
Mt Rintoul Hut is a standard six-bunk hut located in the South Marlborough area.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Lake Chalice Hut
Standard • 8 bunks • Marlborough • 7.1 km
Lake Chalice Hut is a standard 8-bunk hut located in the South Marlborough area.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Walks nearby
Contact
Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough information
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Huts · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- DOC Huts · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Huts (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).