Candlesticks Bivvy
Candlesticks Bivvy is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -42.829, 172.024. There are 2 bunks with heating, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Candlesticks Bivvy alert
Predator control for Arthur's Pass East and Sumner Forest Park
We plan to distribute toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on Thursday 11 to the 13 December, depending on the weather.
Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park will remain open. You are advised not to walk Woolshed Hill Track, Harper Pass Route, Andrews Valley Track, Binser Saddle Track, Poulter River Track, Poulter Hut to Minchin Pass Route, and Hawdon Hut Route on the day/s of the operation.
Once the bait has been distributed, it’s not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again.
As this is a National park you are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. See the Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 9 December 2025.We plan to distribute toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on Thursday 11 to the 13 December, depending on the weather.
Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park will remain open. You are advised not to walk Woolshed Hill Track, Harper Pass Route, Andrews Valley Track, Binser Saddle Track, Poulter River Track, Poulter Hut to Minchin Pass Route, and Hawdon Hut Route on the day/s of the operation.
Once the bait has been distributed, it’s not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again.
As this is a National park you are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. See the Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 9 December 2025.