Veil Bivouac - Rangitata/Rakaia Headwaters Conservation Area, Canterbury

Veil BivouacPark: Rangitata/Rakaia Headwaters Conservation AreaCanterbury4/5Total ratings 4Category: Backcountry HutBunks: 3Veil Bivouac is located in Rangitata/Rakaia Headwaters Conservation Area in the region of Canterbury. It has 3 bunks and the category of Backcountry Hut.The original biv [see 'Veil Bivouac (old)'] was built in 1964 & removed by DOC in November, 2012, as the river eroded the bank to within 2 metres. New foundations were laid by volunteers in March, 2016, on a high terrace across the river from the old site. The refurbished biv was reinstated by volunteers in December, 2017. Many thanks to Hugh van Noorden, David Keen & members of NZDA South Canterbury branch. The site of the biv before removal was NZTM E1412052 N5193794.Location:

Type	Location
New Zealand Topo50 Ref	BW17 124 935
Latitude Longitude	-43.387781 170.683899
NZTM Grid Reference	E1412406 N5193516

Elevation: 1026Amenities: Mattresses, Lighting, ToiletsWater Source: Roof into tank

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JamesHancock @james_hancock1

02/07/2024

Great spot. Allow 3-4 hours from Curtis Memorial (or more in poor conditions). I followed the TL of the Havelock, which seemed to minimise river crossings, but Veil + Fan streams will need to be crossed (and can easily rise with rain/snow melt). The climb up the moraine wall is obvious, and the start is cairned.

GraemeC

12/02/2023

The biv is not visible from below so locate the cairns up Veil Stream. You climb the moraine wall. Great little biv but would be cold in winter.

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