Sparrowhawk Bivvy
Ruahine Forest Park • Manawatu/Whanganui
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Forecast point: Sunrise Hut (1280m) · 5.6km away
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- About
- This is a basic two-bunk hut in the Hawke's Bay region.
- Facilities
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
About this hut
Sparrowhawk bivouac sits in a sheltered basin below Maropea Peak. At 1350m altitude, the bivouac can experience extreme weather conditions.
- Water source - Rainwater tank
Fees and bookings
Fees
Free
Getting there
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BK36
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1872496, N5596536
Know before you go
There is no vehicle access to the Ruahine Forest Park from the Wakarara Road end. You will need to cross the Makaroro River; expect wet feet.
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Weather
Forecast at the hut