Palmer Bivvy
Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Clarence • Marlborough
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- About
- This is a basic 2-bunk hut in the South Marlborough area.
- Facilities
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
- Water supply
Fees and bookings
Fees
Free
Getting there
The main access into the Clarence is over Blind Saddle Road.
From Kaikoura, follow SH1 south for 5 km to the Waiau/Mt Lyford turnoff and head inland to the car park at Kahutara River bridge, 25 km from Kaikoura.
There is a locked gate here restricting horse and vehicle access. Arrange vehicle access into the Clarence by contacting:
Colin Nimmo of Muzzle Station
Phone: +64 3 319 5791
Email: muzzle@xtra.co.nz.
A road maintenance fee is charged for motorised vehicles.
Note: The road is closed to vehicles over the winter months.
This is a backcountry hut with no DOC track access. You will need to plan your route and navigate yourself, using aids like a map, compass and GPS. Learn navigation skills.
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BT27
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1621127, N5312825
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