East Hawdon Bivouac

The place

Basic 2-bunk DOC bivouac at 1043 m in Arthur's Pass National Park (Canterbury). Free, open access. No trail marked by DOC: self-navigation by map, compass, or GPS. Route includes river crossings, bush travel, and off-track progress. Solid navigation skills required. Do not cross a river in flood; check NIWA forecasts. Map BV21, NZTM2000 E1500041, N5249568.