Murphy's Bivvy

Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park, Canterbury

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Murphy's Bivvy, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park  by Tramper - Murphys Bivvy (2016), Te Kahui Kaupeka CA, Canterbury. Photo Mike Lagan
Backcountry Hut, 2 Bunks
Amenities
Mattresses, Open Fire
Water Source
Water body near hut
Location
NZ Topo 50:BX17 121 846
NZTM Grid Ref:E1412050 N5184591
Lat/Long:-43.467990170.676424
Elevation:1026m
Notes
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
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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.

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