Tom from Sylvia Park store climbing
on Silver Airman at Mt Eden Quarry
Nick, Newmarket store manager,
climbing in Nuie
About us - just who are we?
How it all started
Back in 1988 Wayne Martin started Bivouac with 2 others in a small store in Fort Street, Auckland. Today Wayne is based in Christchurch and is the owner of 11 stores around the country, plus a small outlet store. [unfortunately the Christchurch earthquakes have put the Christchurch and outlet stores out of business until further notice.] Being a keen outdoorsman, the opportunity to own a store selling outdoor gear was too good to miss and this passion continues as our driving force.
Our people
We, like many of you, are outdoor enthusiasts who really use gear to the limit. This means alpinists, adventure racers, trampers, travellers and rock climbers who take their leisure seriously along with professionals who know where to find the best equipment.
Focusing on outfitting your adventure
You want gear that makes your outdoor adventure safer, easier and more comfortable (and look good), so we focus on sourcing the best New Zealand and international brand outdoor clothing and gear to give you just that. From first aid and compasses to specialised climbing gear, from headwear to keep your noggin from being burnt or frozen to footwear that will take you anywhere, from short treks to full on hard going journeys and everything in between, we've got you covered.
Outfitting you online
This website is our aim to bring you an online site to outfit your adventures that's an easy to use version of our bricks and mortar stores. We would love to know what you think, as, without you, we wouldn't even be here.
Rest assured we respect your privacy and will never ask for any details we don't absolutely need to do business with you nor will we ever use such information for any other purposes without your permission.
The deal for you
Quality outdoor clothing and equipment sourced by us just for you. Get ready for adventure.
Paul from Wellington scaling snowy heights on the right and Andrew Turnbull from our Hamilton Store in the middle of the stream (photo by Jamie Stewart MadEventz.co.nz) on the right
