Deer repellent on 1080 in Recreational Hunting Areas
Boyle River
Carlyle
Crawford Range
Doubtful Range
Jolliebrook
Nina
North Hurunui
South Hurunui
Hurunui Restricted
Lewis Pass National Reserve
Doubtful valley in Lake Sumner Forest Park can be reached from beside SH 7 (Lewis Pass highway) about 165 km drive from Christchurch.
The Jollie Brook circuit starts and finishes off Lake Sumner Road, in Lake Sumner Forest Park.
A swingbridge over the Lewis River gives access to the Nina valley in Lake Sumner Forest Park.
From Boyle village on SH 7, you can pick up tracks that link the end of the St James Walkway with tracks in Hope valley and Doubtful River, Lake Sumner Forest Park.
Several tracks start from Hurunui swingbridge at the end of Lake Sumner Road, which is a 4WD track from Loch Katrine onwards. Vehicle access through a locked gate requires getting permission from Lakes Station.
Hope valley in Lake Sumner Forest Park is accessed at Windy Point, beside SH 7, about 160 km from Christchurch.
Located within the Lewis Pass National Reserve and St James Conservation Area the St James Walkway takes a leisurely five days to complete.
Arthur's Pass Route Guide 11 - Harper Pass. Harper Pass was the main pathway to and from the west coast for Māori when trading for pounamu (greenstone). It is described here from west to east.
Lake Sumner is a fantastic place for hunting and fishing.
Find businesses that are DOC-approved to provide guided activities and tours in Lake Sumner Forest Park.
Lake Sumner - Lewis Pass brochure (PDF, 2357K)
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New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres
Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.
Have your say on conservation in your community
Follow the Outdoor Safety Code: 1. Plan your trip 2. Tell someone 3. Be aware of the weather 4. Know your limits 5. Take sufficient supplies
Hurunui Visitor Information Centre (managed by the Hurunui District Council) 42 Amuri Ave Hanmer Springs Phone: +64 3 315 0020 Fax: +64 3 315 0021
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