Dog Box Bivvy

Eyre Forest Conservation Area, Southland

Standard Hut, 2 Bunks
Amenities
Heating, Mattresses, Open Fire
Water Source
Water body near hut
Location
NZ Topo 50:CD10 397 662
NZTM Grid Ref:E1239748 N4966237
Lat/Long:-45.364652168.399830
Elevation:569m
Notes
Built around 1916 it was once part of Fairlight Station & used by musterers in the 1920's during the autumn muster. Teams travelled up the Mataura Valley to Beech Hut & sheep were then driven over the steep terrain to the 'Dog Box' & the flock was then driven down the Eyre Creek & back across to the Mataura Valley. The names of old musterers are etched into the chimney & there are more stories on a panel inside. This historic hut is fragile & tiny with a very low stud height. Overnight accommodation is not permitted. Edit Hut
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