Built in 1964 this was a collaboration between the NZFS, Canterbury Conservancy & NZDA, South Canterbury Branch. The former, led by field officer Lance Boyd, organised for all the material to be provided to the latter. Volunteers from the NZDA, led by Dare Midgley built the hut at Erewhon Station before it was flown-in by Ray Wilson (pilot for Helicopters NZ) where Alastair Midgley put it on site. It continues to be maintained by volunteers. Photo Mike Lagan. Edit Hut
The track that loops around the gorge is so overgrown in the steep ascent that it's difficult to identify the trail. At the very top, there are some orange posts marking the trail. The valley towards Easy Col is beautiful.
The "track" up to the bivvy is not maintained. Follow up the stream until you get to a marker where you climb a very overgrown route up a gut. Four months since the last visit in February 2023. Chimney has been capped and repaired. Still has the original canvas bunks although timber slats are over the top. In reasonable condition.