Forbes Bivvy
Basic/bivvies hutRangitata and Rakaia Rivers area, CanterburyDOC data as at 20 September 2026
About this place
This is a basic two-bunk hut in the Mid and South Canterbury area.
Know before you go
Stay safe when crossing rivers and streams
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers or side streams, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross. Do not cross if the river or stream is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out. How to cross rivers safely NIWA river flow forecasts: View a video of national followed by regional river flows
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
Free
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Getting there
- Topo map
- Topo50 sheet BX17
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Contact
DOC Customer Service Centre
Regional DOC service centre.
Nearby stops
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Canterbury • 0.2 km
Murphy's Bivvy
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Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Carney's Bivvy No. 1
Basic/bivvies • 2 bunks • Canterbury • 3.7 km
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from stream
Carney's Bivvy No. 2
Basic/bivvies • 2 bunks • Canterbury • 3.7 km
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from stream
Mistake Flat Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Canterbury • 4.1 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
All details
- Facilities
- HeatingMattressesToilets - non-flushWater from streamWater supply
- Bookable
- No
- Category
- Basic/bivvies
- Location
- Rangitata and Rakaia Rivers area
- Capacity
- 2
- Source data
- View source data
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.43.46482° S, 170.64827° E
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Sources
- DOC Huts · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Huts (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).