Slaty Hut

The place

Standard-category 6-bunk DOC hut located at 1400 m in Mount Richmond Forest Park (Nelson-Tasman, Motueka area). On the Te Araroa route. Fee NZD 10 adult and NZD 5 youth 5-17 per night, free below, payable via standard tickets or annual Backcountry Hut Pass. No booking. Distances: 5 hours from Old Man Hut (10 km, above-bushline section marked by poles, passing Ada Flat and Slaty Peak); 2.5 hours to Starveall Hut. Map BQ26, NZTM2000 E1623204, N5407604.