Winchcombe Bivvy No. 3

Tararua Forest Park, Wellington

Backcountry Hut, 2 Bunks
Amenities
Mattresses, Cellphone Reception, Toilets
Water Source
Roof into tank
Location
NZ Topo 50:BP33 944 642
NZTM Grid Ref:E1794442 N5464246
Lat/Long:-40.949791175.310158
Elevation:1087m
Notes
The third of three 'Winchcombe biv's. It was built by exNZFS culler Paul Gush at his home & on 28 April, 2021, flown to the site by Amalgamated Helicopters. Volunteers involved were John McCann, Mike Wilkinson, Grant Timlin, Mike Willkinson, Josh Murray, Hitiri Turner, Sandy Allan, Josh Murray, Megan Dimozantos & Greg Barber. It is on the same site as the 2 other bivs, but this structure is a ‘throw-back’ to the original ‘dog-box’ design. March, 2024, saw passive venting added as a back up to the active venting in the biv. The biv is managed by the exNZFS volunteer group (https://tarhc.org.nz/2068-2/) but owned by the BCT (https://www.backcountrytrust.org.nz/projects-blog/winchcombe-biv-returns). Edit Hut
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RobbieT - 13/10/2024
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Stunning spot tucked in the lee of Winchcombe. Return day trip from Kime in good weather 5.5-6.5 hours.
Peg75 - 20/02/2023
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great little Biv but getting mouldy already

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