Iron Whare
Basic/bivvies hutHawke’s BayDOC data as at 20 September 2026
Current advisories
Treefall on the track to Iron Whare Hut
23 June 2026
Following a significant weather event, there are several treefalls across the track to Iron Whare Hut. Proceed with caution. First published on 6 March 2026. Last reviewed on 24 June 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
About this place
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.
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Mattresses
All details
- Facilities
- Toilets - non-flushWater from streamWater supply
- Bookable
- No
- Category
- Basic/bivvies
- Fireplace
- No
- Mattress
- No
- Capacity
- 2
- Drinking water
- No
- Source data
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Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.39.25614° S, 176.43136° 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).
- OpenStreetMap Huts · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.