Last Updated: 30th Jul 2026
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Wellington, New Zealand
Hut DOC Southern Tararuas
Last Updated: 30th Jul 2026
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850m
-40.94980, 175.31015
Winchcombe Biv is located on the bush line below Winchcombe Peak. It is on the Neill Winchcombe Circuit route, which links Cone Peak with Mt Hector.
The current Winchcombe Biv was built in 2021 by volunteers, using a grant from the Backcountry Trust. It is based on the ‘dogbox’ bivvy design, used by the New Zealand Forest Service through the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
Winchcombe Biv is owned by the Backcountry Trust and is maintained by volunteers, under a management agreement with DOC.
on Backcountry Trust website.
Mattresses, Toilets - non-flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Water supply
Free, but the
Bookings not required.
Winchcombe Biv can be accessed on the trails Eastern Main Range, The Tararua 1500's and Neill Winchcombe loop from our trail directory.
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