North Whetu Biv

Kaweka Forest Park, Hawke's Bay

Backcountry Hut, 2 Bunks
Amenities
Mattresses, Cellphone Reception, Toilets
Water Source
Roof into tank
Location
NZ Topo 50:BJ37 924 527
NZTM Grid Ref:E1892377 N5652747
Lat/Long:-39.225350176.386880
Elevation:1319m
Notes
This is the former 'Studholme Saddle Biv'. It was built in 1958 by the NZ Forest Service (NZFS), it was NZFS #676. It is the oldest hut in the park & is a great example of the classic NZFS 2-person hunters shelter. On 1 April, 2022, volunteers, led by Hamon McKay, relocated the biv to this site, hence it's new name. The team added a tank, tank stand & guttering to collect water. Very early March, 2025, saw 3 volunteers clean & paint the interior, install a new vent door (due to increasing mould), build a door step, & put orange caps on the marker poles across the tops. Edit Hut
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