Image: Brian Dobbie | ©
Orange bivvy hut in clearing.
North Whetu Bivvy

Located in Kaweka Forest Park in the Hawke’s Bay region

North Whetu Bivvy is the former Studholme Saddle Bivvy which has moved location.
  • Stream water supply
  • Long drop style toilet

This bivvy is located at NZTM E1892377 N5652739.

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Bivvy location

Fees

Free

This is a backcountry hut with no DOC track access. You will need to plan your route and navigate yourself, using aids like a map, compass and GPS. Learn navigation skills.

Kaweka Forest Park access conditions

We recommend 4WD vehicles to reduce wear on the road and safe travel.

  • Lotkow Road: The river crossings are regularly changing, check before crossing.
  • Lakes carpark is accessible via Kuripapango road. The previous access Castle Rock road is now closed due to ongoing forestry operations.
  • Lawrence Carpark access road: The last 600 m of the road is steep and not recommended for 2WD vehicles - a parking space is available before the descent. The Lawrence swing bridge has been removed.
  • Mackintosh car park is currently closed due to ongoing forestry operations. A new parking location can be located at a skid site near the closed gate (end of Kuripapango Road), this will add on 500 m walking to reach the start of the track.
  • Whittle Road: Be aware of trucks using the quarry. Give them right of way where possible. 

Location

This bivvy is located at NZTM E1892377 N5652739.

The area is subject to strong winds and adverse weather conditions common to high altitude sites.