The Emerald Pool
Turn into Maungatapu Rd at Pelorus bridge, and follow that for 13km
until you can turn left on Mt Richmond Road. Follow that until you
see the obvious parking area and DOC info sign.
The terrain rating reflects access from the Mt Richmond Rd end,
where it is an easy level 1 hour river side walk - 45 minutes if a
little more brisk - to the Emerald Pool. You even get to enjoy a
wire swing bridge on the way! You may want to have at least
sneakers on - jandles/flipflops may be a little too light for the
terrain
This is a great spot for a summer
walk/picnic/swim/snack/swim/walk. (Do remember those pesky sand
flies...)
If you're walking here via Captains Creek/Hut, then I assume you
already know that you're doing a serious "T4" back country tramp,
and you will have prepared for that. In that case, take a load off,
find a cache - not long now to get to road end!
GPS cover is obviously patchy here, so make sure you bring the
extensive hint before you go!
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