Ranger Bivouac

Ranger Bivvy is a basic two-bunk hut in Arthur’s Pass National Park, managed by the Department of Conservation. Bookings aren’t required; it’s free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis, with no mattresses provided—bring your own sleeping setup.

Facilities are basic: there are toilets (pit latrine) and there is a fireplace, but there is no drinking water supplied. There’s no DOC track access to the hut, so you need to plan your route and navigate yourself using map, compass, and GPS.

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