North Whetu Bivouac, Kaweka Forest Park

October 2025

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The relocated biv at the northern end of the Kaweka Range. Photo: Brian Dobbie
Walk the length of the Kaweka Range to stay at this cosy bivouac. North Whetu Biv started life in 1958 as Studholme Saddle Biv and was the first hut built in Kaweka Forest Park by the NZ Forest Service. For some reason known only to the Forest Service, a four-bunk hut was later built 500m away. […]

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