Dog Box Bivvy - Eyre Forest Conservation Area, Southland

Dog Box BivvyPark: Eyre Forest Conservation AreaSouthland3/5Total ratings 6Category: Standard HutBunks: 2Dog Box Bivvy is located in Eyre Forest Conservation Area in the region of Southland. It has 2 bunks and the category of Standard Hut.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.Location:

Type	Location
New Zealand Topo50 Ref	CD10 397 662
Latitude Longitude	-45.364652 168.399830
NZTM Grid Reference	E1239748 N4966237

Elevation: 569Amenities: Heating, Mattresses, Open FireWater Source: Water body near hut

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