# Bivouac Outdoor, Addington

Bivouac Outdoor is an outdoor gear shop at 81 Clarence Street, Addington, Christchurch, inside the Tower Junction commercial centre.

[Call 03 341 8062](<tel:+6433418062>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Bivouac%20Outdoor%2C%2081%20Clarence%20Street%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://www.bivouac.co.nz/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bivouac%20Outdoor%2C%2081%20Clarence%20Street%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap.

From the street, a verified Street View pano (2017-07): https://www.google.com/maps/@?api=1&map_action=pano&pano=CAoSF0NJSE0wb2dLRUlDQWdJQ0VfYmFqcUFF

## About, in one paragraph

Its own website describes it as “Shop premium outdoor gear, clothing and footwear for camping, tramping, trail running, climbing and travel. Expert advice, boot and pack fitting, trusted brands and nationwide service”. It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr, route 120, the Orbiter (clockwise)) is 70 m away; a cycle lane passes within 51 m. The address’s own page keeps 6 council reports on file.

_Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._

## Opening hours

- Monday – Friday: 9 am, 5.30 pm
- Saturday: 9 am, 5 pm
- Sunday: 10 am, 5 pm

_Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 81 Clarence Street, Christchurch 8011 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Kind:** Outdoor gear _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Phone:** +64 3 341 8062 _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site lists 0800 248 6822_
- **Website:** https://www.bivouac.co.nz/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Email:** tower@bivouac.co.nz _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Social:** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLAjIXfS7GHCV7pfhUxKIA, https://www.instagram.com/bivouacoutdoor/?hl=en, https://www.facebook.com/bivouacoutdoor/ _(Its own website)_
- **Wheelchair:** Step-free, wheelchair accessible _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Payment:** Cash, Credit cards, Debit cards, Mastercard, Visa, Visa Debit _(OpenStreetMap)_

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** Large format retail zone _(District Plan)_
- **Commercial centre:** Tower Junction, large format centre _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [81 Clarence Street](https://www.chch.live/addington/81-clarence-street), 6 reports on file


## The reports nearby
442 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8805698), [9 Longley Pl, Canterbury, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/9-longley-place)
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8614838), [81 Clarence St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/81-clarence-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8316771), [35 Princess St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/35-princess-street)
- [Street Cleaning](https://www.chch.live/report/8285230), [69RR Whiteleigh Avenue, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/69rr-whiteleigh-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8280862), [2 Troup Dr, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/2-troup-drive)
- [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/7976873), [35 Princess St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/35-princess-street)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/7903507), [4 Troup Dr, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/4-troup-drive)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7795986), [11 Picton Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/11-picton-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7767072), Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr, Canterbury Region 8011, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7684661), [11 Picton Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/11-picton-avenue)
- [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/7602475), [2 Troup Dr, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/2-troup-drive)
- [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/7593339), [12 Princess Street, Addington, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/12-princess-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr, 70 m (routes 120, Oc) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr, 120 m (routes 120, Oa) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Whiteleigh Ave near Leamington St, 357 m (routes 120, Oa) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, 51 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Clarence Street](https://www.chch.live/street/addington/clarence-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Bivouac%20Outdoor%2C%2081%20Clarence%20Street%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5390486,172.6047375)

## Nearby

- [Hunting & Fishing](https://www.chch.live/business/hunting-fishing-addington), Outdoor gear, 24 m
- [Zambrero - Mexican with a mission](https://www.chch.live/business/zambrero-mexican-with-a-mission-addington), Restaurants, 34 m
- [SuRa Sushi & Donburi - Tower Junction](https://www.chch.live/business/sura-sushi-donburi-tower-junction-addington), Restaurants, 40 m
- [Swanndri](https://www.chch.live/business/swanndri-addington), Clothing, 60 m
- [Mountain Warehouse](https://www.chch.live/business/mountain-warehouse-addington), Outdoor gear, 61 m
- [Baby Bunting](https://www.chch.live/business/baby-bunting-addington), Baby Goods, 65 m
- [Christchurch Railway Station Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/961-christchurch-railway-station-reserve), Botanic, 239 m
- [Longley Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1249-longley-reserve), park, 318 m

_Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._

## The nearest other outdoor gear

- [Hunting & Fishing](https://www.chch.live/business/hunting-fishing-addington), Addington, 24 m
- [Mountain Warehouse](https://www.chch.live/business/mountain-warehouse-addington), Addington, 61 m
- [Kathmandu](https://www.chch.live/business/kathmandu-addington), Addington, 150 m
- [Recreation Station](https://www.chch.live/business/recreation-station-riccarton), Riccarton, 165 m
- [Macpac](https://www.chch.live/business/macpac-riccarton), Riccarton, 311 m
- [Aspiring Safety](https://www.chch.live/business/aspiring-safety-riccarton), Riccarton, 686 m
- [Kathmandu](https://www.chch.live/business/kathmandu-riccarton), Riccarton, 1.0 km
- [Dive HQ Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/dive-hq-christchurch-sydenham), Sydenham, 2.4 km
- [Every one in Addington](https://www.chch.live/businesses/outdoor-gear#in-addington)

## Also in Addington

- [Storage Box](https://www.chch.live/business/storage-box-addington), Furniture, 71 m
- [The Speight's Ale House](https://www.chch.live/business/the-speight-s-ale-house-addington), Bars & pubs, 85 m
- [Bargain Chemist](https://www.chch.live/business/bargain-chemist-addington), Pharmacies, 88 m
- [Nood](https://www.chch.live/business/nood-addington), Furniture, 100 m
- [Toyworld](https://www.chch.live/business/toyworld-addington), Toy shops, 112 m
- [Touch Indian Restaurant & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/touch-indian-restaurant-bar-addington), Restaurants, 115 m
- [Anna's Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/anna-s-cafe-addington), Cafés, 120 m
- [Cliffy's Weber Store](https://www.chch.live/business/cliffy-s-weber-store-addington), Bbq, 125 m
- [Raw Essentials](https://www.chch.live/business/raw-essentials-addington), Pet shops, 128 m
- [Look Sharp Store](https://www.chch.live/business/look-sharp-store-addington), Party, 130 m
- [Every kind of business in Addington](https://www.chch.live/addington#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5390486&lon=172.6047375)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5390486,172.6047375,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Bivouac%20Outdoor)
- [Addington](https://www.chch.live/addington), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1134423453), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Bivouac Outdoor?**

An outdoor gear shop in Addington, Christchurch.

**Where is Bivouac Outdoor?**

81 Clarence Street, Addington, on [Clarence Street](https://www.chch.live/street/addington/clarence-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5390486,172.6047375,17)

**Is Bivouac Outdoor still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap.

**How do you contact Bivouac Outdoor?**

phone [03 341 8062](tel:+6433418062), its [website](https://www.bivouac.co.nz/), email [tower@bivouac.co.nz](mailto:tower@bivouac.co.nz).

**When is Bivouac Outdoor open?**

Monday – Friday: 9 am, 5.30 pm; Saturday: 9 am, 5 pm; Sunday: 10 am, 5 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap.

**What other outdoor gear are near Bivouac Outdoor?**

[Hunting & Fishing](https://www.chch.live/business/hunting-fishing-addington) (24 m), [Mountain Warehouse](https://www.chch.live/business/mountain-warehouse-addington) (61 m), [Kathmandu](https://www.chch.live/business/kathmandu-addington) (150 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/outdoor-gear).

**What’s near Bivouac Outdoor?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/addington/81-clarence-street) holds 6 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Hunting & Fishing](https://www.chch.live/business/hunting-fishing-addington) (24 m); the Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr bus stop is 70 m away: routes 120, Oc; a cycle lane passes within 51 m; nearest park: [Christchurch Railway Station Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/961-christchurch-railway-station-reserve) (239 m).

**What stood where Bivouac Outdoor is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5390486&lon=172.6047375)

## Sources

- OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Wikidata, the item an OpenStreetMap mapper linked the premises to (CC0)
- Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin
- Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0)
- The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly
- Record assembled 2026-10-17

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