Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Black Birch Bivouac

This is a basic two-bunk hut in the Hawke's Bay region.

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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Hut DOC Kaweka Forest Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

960m

Approx. elevation

-39.30177, 176.43819

Coordinates

BJ37
E1896492, N5644080

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About this hut

Black Birch Bivouac is located in the eastern Kaweka Forest Park, between the Lotkow Roadend and Little's Clearing picnic area. The hut has a long drop style toilet.

The bivvy was built in 1963 by the New Zealand Forest Service. It is situated at 1060 m altitude along the Black Birch Range, 1.5 hours from Little's Clearing. The Black Birch Range is a popular hunting area.

The natural vegetation has been threatened by the very invasive Pinus contorta. An eradication program is underway in an attempt to control this weed.

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Mattresses

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Fees

Free

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