Sudden Valley Bivouac

The place

Minimal DOC 2-bunk bivouac in Arthur's Pass National Park (Canterbury). Free. No maintained DOC track: self-sufficient navigation required (map, compass, GPS), unbridged river crossings. Route heavily damaged by recent flooding (Barrier area). Accessible only at low water. Seasonal avalanche risk (May-November, or even year-round with snow). Map NZTopo50 BV21 (E1494334, N5243986).