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Rutherford Cottage

Rutherford Cottage is a fort in Nelson City, Nelson.

Rutherford Cottage: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Rutherford Cottage

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Rutherford Cottage — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -41.26146, 173.29658. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Rutherford Cottage open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Rutherford Cottage yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Rutherford Cottage?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Rutherford Cottage?

    Nearby: The Anglican Centre (church, 2 km), Whisky Falls Nelson (waterfall, 2 km), Boulder Bank Lighthouse (fort, 3 km), Nelson Haven (beach, 4 km), Boulder Bank (beach, 4 km), Arrow Rock / Fifeshire Rock (viewpoint, 4 km).

    Is Rutherford Cottage worth visiting?

    Rutherford Cottage is listed as a notable fort in Nelson on Spotwander.