Mount Richmond Forest Park
| Mount Richmond Forest Park | |
|---|---|
Mounts Rintoul, Richmond, Fell and Fishtail, viewed from Gibbs Spur | |
| Location | South Island, New Zealand |
| Nearest city | Nelson |
| Coordinates | 41°28′S 173°21′E / 41.47°S 173.35°E |
| Area | 165,946.5 hectares (410,063 acres) |
| Established | 1977 |
| Governing body | Department of Conservation |
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Mount Richmond Forest Park is a forest park in New Zealand, administered by the Department of Conservation.
Established in 1977, the forest park is located between Nelson and Marlborough and consists of 1,659 km2 (641 sq mi) of conservation estate. Around 80% of the area is covered in bush. The most notable peak in the forest park is Mount Richmond, which has an elevation above sea level of 1,760 metres (5,770 ft).
The park covers 165,946 hectares (410,060 acres).