Image: James Gilmour | ©
A corrugated iron small hut sits on the ridge of a high mountain. From here you can see out over many mountain ranges in the distance.
Fishtail Hut

Located in Mount Richmond Forest Park in the Marlborough region

This is a standard 4-bunk hut in the South Marlborough area.

Check road conditions

Severe weather has damaged many roads in Marlborough and Kaikoura. Before you travel to our facilities, check the latest road updates:

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 a hut ticket online for each night's stay. You can print or display the digital ticket on your device, or write down the ticket and confirmation numbers to take with you. You can also buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that allows you to stay at non-bookable DOC huts for a 12 month period.

Backcountry hut ticket terms and conditions

Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BQ27

Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1640799, N5411501