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ABC Cave, Otago

May 5, 2016

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Alistair is the editor and publisher of Wilderness. His favourite tramping ground is Tongariro National Park.

By Alistair Hall

ABC Cave is one of the more palatial rock bivouacs in the Silver Peaks region – the natural rock overhang has been fitted with a wooden sleeping platform. From the road it’s moderately steep going up an old forestry road until the tussock tops are reached near Yellow Hut.

Opportunities for an extended trip abound – try the nearby Silver Peaks, Painted Forest or site of the former Green Hut.

Distance: 13km return

Total Ascent: Moderate-demanding

Grade: Moderate / Difficult

Area: Silver PeaksCoastal Otago

Time: Two days

Access: From Waitati, take SH1 north, turning right into Kilpatrick Rd. Follow the road as it becomes Double Hill Rd, Semple Rd and Mountain Track. The track to ABC Cave begins approx 5km along Mountain Track.

Map: CE17

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