Mikonui Spur Bivvy

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A traditional forestry bivvy that has braved many a Tasman Sea storm, on an exposed ridge top above the Mikonui Valley, Westland. Sound condition. No mattresses. Water supply from nearby tarn.

Mikonui Spur biv Nov 2007 • By glennj. Licence: C.
Key information
Owner
Owner: DOC
Category
Basic Hut/Bivvy
Sleeps
Sleeps 2
2
Facilities
None
Water supply
No water
Getting there
Getting there
The easiest route is up the spur from the Mikonui Dickson Rivers confluence. The track is a bit overgrown but there are enough markers most of the way. The subalpine section is a bit of a grovel. I hear DOC are going to recut the track soon.
Unlocked
This hut is unlocked and open to access.
Bookings
No bookings — open access
No — open access
Other
Altitude
1,140m
Mobile phone coverage
No coverage
Maps
NZTopo50-BV18
Map
ID 3990

About this hut

Added 15 May 2009 by johnnboyjohnnboy. 4 revisions, most recently 16 December 2010 by glennjglennj.
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