Mount Richardson (Canterbury) Explained

Elevation M:1047
Coordinates:-43.18°N 172.2226°W
Location:South Island, New Zealand
Map:New Zealand
Relief:1

Mount Richardson is a high mountain in the Waimakariri District and Canterbury region of New Zealand, north of Oxford. It has a hiking trail that leads to the peak.[1] [2] The Glentui River rises on its south-eastern slopes and the Ashley River / Rakahuri and its tributaries (of which the Glentui is one) drains the whole mountain.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mount Richardson Description of the trail. Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai. 21 January 2021.
  2. Web site: Mt Richardson Loop, Mount Thomas Conservation Area, Canterbury NZ. 21 January 2021. Hiking Scenery.