Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Toka Bivvy

This is a basic two-bunk bivvy on the Ngamoko Range in the Manawatū/Whanganui area.

Manawatu - Wanganui, New Zealand

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Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

1,240m

Approx. elevation

-39.98319, 176.07240

Coordinates

BL36
E1862298, N5569518

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About this hut

Toka Bivvy (altitude 1320 m) sits on piles at the sheltered western edge of a basin. Located just below the Ngamoko ridgeline, it is a well-placed refuge from the often hostile weather on the tops.

A slow flowing alpine stream runs through the basin and there are good views of the Ngamoko Range and the Upper Pohangina Valley.

Due to boggy conditions around the hut 'swamp rafts' have been installed. A big thank you to the Backcountry Trust and their volunteers for completing this work.

History

The original Toka Bivvy was a classic NZFS B-49 “dog box” bivouac.

The bivvy was rebuilt in 2020 by the community with funding through the New Zealand Backcountry Trust.

Facilities

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

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Fees

Free

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