Pfeifer biv
Arthur's Pass National Park
A new biv from early 2008 replacing an old biv that was about 20m to the south. (The sign on the door of the new biv says 2007 but I'm pretty sure it wasn't erected until early 2008)
The biv is in a lovely location on the Aicken Range and commands great views. This biv & surrounding tops are well worth a visit. Mt Pfeifer summit at 1700m is an easy walk of 45 - 60 mins from the bivvy which sits below at 1300m.
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Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Basic Hut/Bivvy |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 2
2
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Facilities
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Toilet |
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Water supply
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No water |
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Getting there
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1/From Aickens carpark via Lake Kaurapataka track, Pfeifer Ck, then unmarked travel up a bush spur, on to a scree to get above the scrub then sidle west through tussock basins to the biv. (approx 5hrs) 2/ From the Deception carpark by the Otira footbridge via Paratu Stream, Waharoa Saddle then tops travel east to the biv. (approx 4hrs) A loop trip using both routes can be done in a longish day. *Note: Honora has written route info on this area & it is available from the links |
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Unlocked
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This hut is unlocked and open to access. |
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Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
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Altitude
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1,300m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BV20
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ID 5807
About this hut
113 views in the past year (9 per month).