Salmon Creek Lower Bivvy
Last model of NZFS 2 person bivvy (as per Bob's Biv). Curved, corrugated iron cladding with internal plywood lining of walls and floor. 2 bunks, cooking bench and bench parallel to bunks. Well insulated. Mattresses removed in 2006 have been replaced in 2009! Situated in bend of Salmon Creek on small, flat open terrace amid beech forest. Campsites around biv, sufficient for 3 tents. Good Fireplace with waratah beside hut for toasting marshmellows and cooking on.

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Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Basic Hut/Bivvy |
Sleeps
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Sleeps 2
2
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Facilities
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Toilet |
Water supply
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No water |
Getting there
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Via Wharfdale track from View Hill carpark or former Townshend Huts site. Occasionally reached from Waimak R. via Salmon Creek |
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Unlocked
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This hut is unlocked and open to access. |
Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
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Altitude
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570m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
Maps
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NZTopo50-BW22
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