10 October 2026
Cloud breaking up in the morning, then a few showers from late afternoon, possibly heavy and thundery inland. Northeasterlies.
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Bob's Camp Bivvy
This is a basic two-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
Hut category
Basic/bivvies
Capacity
2 bunks
Booking
Not required
Alerts for Bob's Camp Bivvy
Treefall in Mount Thomas Conservation Area
Recent storms have caused significant treefall on tracks - such as from the top of Wooded Gulley Track/Summit Track heading towards Bob's Camp Bivvy, and down through the top half of Ridge Track. Some of the orange direction markers have been affected and may be pointing in the wrong direction. Extreme caution is required - not suitable for inexperienced walkers. First published on 28 September 2026.
Canterbury Plains forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 5:00 am
11 October 2026
Fine. Light winds, then westerlies developing at night.
12 October 2026
Fine. Southwesterlies, turning northeasterly in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Fine, but becoming mostly cloudy with isolated showers in the evening. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
Rain easing. Southwesterlies.
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About Bob's Camp Bivvy
This is a basic two-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
Facilities at Bob's Camp Bivvy
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
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