Middy Creek Hut
Standard hutMount Richmond Forest Park, MarlboroughOpen
- Sleeps
- 6 bunks
- Booking
- Can book
- 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.nzMt Fell Hut: 8 hr (10 km)
From the summit of Mt Fell the track drops steeply down a loose rocky bluff to follow along an undulating ridge covered in scrubby mountain beech forest, before climbing to the top of North Peak(1496 m). Climb down a steep drop-over at the north western end of North Peak, down a narrow rock chute, then along a rock ledge. These sections, have wire ropes to act as handrails.
The track then follows down the ridge to a saddle just before Conical Knob. Just beyond this saddle the track forks. The right hand fork continues along the main ridge, climbing over Conical Knob and then down the long leading ridge, before finally dropping steeply down to Middy Creek Hut.
Note: This route has many fallen trees. Visitors must be prepared to navigate off track for periods of time. You need to be competent in off track travel and navigation. Allow extra time for your walk.
- Topo map
- Topo50 sheet BQ26
- Grid reference
- E1632802, N5418500
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map and tracks
Track lines: DOC Te Papa Atawhai. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 41.38411° S, 173.39270° E
About this place
This is a standard 6-bunk hut in the Pelorus River valley.
On the way here
Pelorus Track · 3-4 days
Captains Creek Hut to Middy Hut
Time: 2 hr
This section of track climps up, sometimes steeply, and down from the Te Hoiere/Pelorus River and its tributary creeks, crossing Captain Creek first, then the Pelorus and Fishtail Stream via swingbridges. From Fishtail Stream the track cuts across a broad loop in the river on a wide terrace. It rejoins the river and follows it to Middy Creek Hut.
Middy Creek Hut to Roebuck Hut
Time: 4 hr
Just upstream of Middy Creek Hut a swingbridge crosses the Pelorus again. The track climbs steeply to the junction with Rocks Track. The Pelorus Track branches to the left. The next section is very demanding; the track is rough in places and crosses steep, densely-forested faces and several streams. Eventually the track crosses Roebuck Creek on a swingbridge. Roebuck Hut is just across the Te Hoiere/Pelorus River. To reach it, ford the Pelorus on foot or cross it using a swingbridge 200 m upstream.
Exit to Nelson City
An alternative exit is to walk over the Bryant Range from Middy Creek Hut to Nelson City.
Middy Creek Hut to Rocks Hut
Time: 3 hr
From Middy Creek Hut cross a swingbridge and then climb for 20 min to a junction where the Pelorus Track branches left. The Rocks Track climbs steadily from the junction for about 600 m up a ridge. Passing through an area with many hummocks and rock outcrops, the track turns northwards and meets the Bryant Range near Rocks Hut.
Mt Fell Route
Time: 9 hr
km The route from Middy Creek Hut on the Pelorus Track to Mt Fell has many fallen trees. To use this route trampers must be prepared to navigate off track for periods of time. You need to be competent in off track travel and navigation. Allow extra time for your walk.
Richmond Ranges Te Araroa route · 8 days
Captains Creek Hut to Middy Creek Hut
Time: 2 hr
This section of track climbs up, sometimes steeply, and down from Te Hoiere/Pelorus River and its tributary creeks, crossing Captain Creek first, then the Pelorus and Fishtail Stream via swing bridges. From Fishtail Stream the track cuts across a broad loop in the river on a wide terrace. It rejoins the river and follows it to Middy Creek Hut. Middy Creek Hut
Middy Creek Hut to Rocks Hut
Time: 3 hr
From Middy Creek Hut, cross a swing bridge and then climb for 20 minutes to a junction where the Pelorus Track branches left. The Rocks Track climbs steadily from the junction for about 600 m up a ridge. Passing through an area with many hummocks and rock outcrops, the track turns northwards and meets the Bryant Range near Rocks Hut. Rocks Hut
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Trip options
Walking times come from DOC track descriptions, added up leg by leg from car-accessible trailheads. Nights and return times are ParkUp estimates, allowing about 8 hours of walking a day.
2 options · 1 to 7 nights
Roadend
Walking in
6 hr (via Captains Creek Hut)
Walking out
6 hr to Roadend (via Captains Creek Hut)
Walking in
6 hr (via Captains Creek Hut)
Walking out
52 hr 30 min to Tophouse Road (via Rocks Hut, Browning Hut, Hacket Hut, Starveall Hut, Slaty Hut, Old Man Hut, Mt Rintoul Hut, Tarn Hut, Mid Wairoa Hut, Hunters Hut, Porters Creek Hut, Red Hills Hut)
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai track descriptions.
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 Te Araroa – The Trail Pass Te Araroa Trail Pass
Book Middy Creek Hut online
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
On these tracks
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Captains Creek Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Marlborough • 3.7 km
Captains Creek Hut is a standard six-bunk hut located in the Pelorus River valley in Marlborough. It provides basic accommodation for hikers in the region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Rocks Hut
Standard • 16 bunks • Marlborough • 3.7 km
Rocks Hut is a standard 16-bunk hut located in the Pelorus River valley in Marlborough.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Browning Hut
Standard • 8 bunks • Tasman • 10.2 km
Browning Hut is a standard eight-bunk hut located in the Motueka area of the Tasman region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Roebuck Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Marlborough • 4.3 km
Roebuck Hut is a standard six-bunk hut located in the Pelorus River valley in Marlborough.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Hacket Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Tasman • 12.7 km
Hacket Hut is a standard six-bunk hut located in the Motueka area of the Tasman region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Walks nearby
Contact
Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough information
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- 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).
- 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.