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Winchcombe Biv II (built 2021)
Winchcombe Biv

Located in the Wairarapa region

This is a two-bunk bivvy in the Tararua Forest Park.

Winchcombe Biv is located on the bush line below Winchcombe Peak. It is on the Neill Winchcombe Circuit route, which links Cone Peak with Mt Hector.

The original bivvy at this site was built in the 1960s by the New Zealand Forest Service. This was replaced in 1984 with a second bivvy, which was then removed four years later.

The current Winchcombe Biv was built in 2021 by volunteers, using a grant from the Backcountry Trust. It is based on the ‘dogbox’ bivvy design, used by the New Zealand Forest Service through the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

Winchcombe Biv is owned by the Backcountry Trust and is maintained by volunteers, under a management agreement with the Department of Conservation.

Fees

Bookings

Bookings not required.

Tracks to this hut

Location

BP33 9443 6427
NZTM E1794441 N5464246

There are only two bunks, so carry a backup tent if you plan to stay here.

Read the Neill Winchcombe Circuit track page for information about the route to this bivvy.