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Friday 2026-03-06, day 05
Urquhart's Hut, crossing te Waitāwhiri, to Weka Burnet Bivvy and Fanghill Hut
Urquhart's hut at dawn stitch str
📷 Simon
Our packs ready to leave Urquarhart's Hut📷 Simon
Brian and Bruce ready to leave Urquhart's Hut📷 Simon
Heading down Waitāwhiri flats📷 Brian
Heading down Waitāwhiri flats📷 Simon
Heading down the Waitāwhiri📷 Brian
View down Waitāwhiri from Weka Stream fan📷 Brian
View up Waitāwhiri from Weka Stream fan📷 Simon
Bruce and Brian at Weka Burnet Bivouac📷 Simon
Weka Burnet Bivouac📷 Brian
Bruce and Brian at Weka Burnet Bivouac📷 Simon
Brian and Bruce crossing Burnet Stream📷 Simon
A quick stop in the Waitāwhiri above Bristed Stream📷 Simon
Simon finishing lunch above Bristed Stream📷 Simon
Bruce and Brian arriving at Fanghill Hut📷 Simon
Bruce arriving at Fanghill Hut📷 Brian
Bruce at Fanghill Hut📷 Simon
View from Fanghill Hut📷 Brian
Bruce outside Fanghill Hut📷 Brian
Bruce inside Fanghill Hut📷 Simon
Fanghill Hut evening📷 Simon
Tramping route Urquhart's Hut, Weka Burnet Biv, to Fanghill Hut
Trips.2026-03-01Waitāwhiri,Maps/2026-03-06 nzm Urquhart's Hut, Weka Burnet Biv, to Fanghill Hut final.gpx
Start: 08:50
Distance: 17.4 km
Start elev: 755 m
Max elev: 753 m
End: 14:45
Avg tramping speed: 3.0 km/h
End elev: 692 m
Ascent: 814 m
Duration: 05:55 h
Duration tramping: 05:49 h
Elev loss: -63 m
Descent: 874 m
Use of Fanghill Hut and access across Glenthorne Station requires permission.
Weka Burnet Bivvy Weka Burnet Bivvy
Weka Burnet Bivvy is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -43.053, 171.338 . There are 2 bunks with toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.
Weka Burnet
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