Top Olderog Biv. Ahuriri Conservation Park

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Top Older Biv. Photo: Ray Salisbury

Take the steep track to the top of Mt Kerr (1438m) before traversing 3km of ridge top to Top Olderog Bivvy. Crampons and ice axes required in winter and good route finding skills are nessary.

DOC no longer maintains the route to Top Olderog Biv, though it does receive some maintenance on a sporadic basis by Permolat, a volunteer ‘remote huts’ group based on the West Coast.

Distance
7.2km
Grade
Difficult
Area
Ahuriri Conservation Park
Time
3-6hr
Accom.
Top Olderog Biv (free, two bunks)
Access
As a return or round trip from Milltown Road, or from SH73 via the Big Wainihinihi River
Map
BV19

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