Sudden Valley Bivvy
Basic/bivvies hutArthur's Pass National Park, CanterburyOpen
- Sleeps
- 2 bunks
- Booking
- Not bookable
- Heating
- None
- Drinking water
- Not drinkable
- Toilet
- Non-flush
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzThis is a backcountry hut with no DOC track access. You will need to plan your route and navigate yourself, using aids like a map, compass and GPS. Learn navigation skills.
The route to Sudden Valley Bivvy is not maintained and is only sporadically marked. It is only possible to reach the bivvy when the rivers are low as there are multiple river crossings.
Due to significant flood damage, much of the track has been washed away and great care is required on the climb to get around Barrier. Expect the trip to take longer than expected.
- Topo map
- Topo50 sheet BV21
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 42.94944° S, 171.70469° E
About this place
This is a basic two-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass 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
There may be avalanche danger
Avalanches usually occur from May to November in Arthur’s Pass National Park. There can also be avalanches outside this period, if there is still snow coverage. Check the avalanche terrain in this area. If you are going into avalanche terrain, always: Have the relevant avalanche skills and training. Check the ATES rating and New Zealand Avalanche Advisory before you go. Go with a buddy. Both of you should carry and know how to use an avalanche transceiver, a snow shovel and a probe.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
Free
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Edwards Hut
Serviced • 16 bunks • Canterbury • 4.7 km
Edwards Hut is a serviced 16-bunk hut located in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area of Canterbury.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Hawdon Hut
Serviced • 20 bunks • Canterbury • 4.8 km
Hawdon Hut is a serviced 20-bunk hut located in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area. It provides basic accommodation for visitors exploring the region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Hawdon Shelter Campsite
Standard • Canterbury • 5.5 km
Hawdon Shelter Campsite is located in the lower reaches of the Hawdon Valley in Canterbury. The site offers camping on the grassy flats.
Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Kidson Lodge
Canterbury • 5.8 km
Paterson Lodge
Canterbury • 5.9 km
Walks nearby
Contact
Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre
104 West Coast Road, Arthur's Pass 7654
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Huts · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- 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).