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Esquilant Bivvy Hut.
Esquilant Bivvy Hut

Located in Mount Aspiring National Park in the Otago region

This is a basic six-bunk hut in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area.

This bivvy is situated on a col below Mt Earnslaw/Pikirakatahi high above the Rees Valley.

Fees

This is a New Zealand Alpine Club hut.

Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.

Bookings

Book this hut, and check fees and availability on the New Zealand Alpine Club website.

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: CA10
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1235455, N5049554

Avalanche risk

This area has terrain that can produce avalanches that cross the track, usually from May into November. View avalanche information.