Iron Whare

This bivvy is a historic building and is no longer recommended for overnight accommodation. The track to the bivvy is not well marked so this trip is best suited to experienced trampers.

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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Last Updated: 30th Jul 2026

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890m

Approx. elevation

-39.25614, 176.43136

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Iron Whare is a historic hut, constructed from vertical slab totara. The whare was probably built in the 1870s as a musterer's hut.

It is a historic building and is no longer recommended for overnight accommodation.

There is no heating, cookers, mattresses or water tap. Water can be collected from a stream that is around 100 m away (boil before use). The toilet is also some distance from the hut.

There may not be water available in summer, so we recommend bringing drinking water with you.

Facilities

Toilets - non-flush, Water from stream, Water supply

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