Lake Sumner - Tui Track link from Boyle village
Track category
Tramping track
Description
Tui Track (Te Araroa)
This track links the end of the St James Walkway at Boyle village with the start of the Harper Pass Track, as part of Te Araroa. The route is marked with poles or triangles. View a map of Tui Track
St James car park (Boyle village) to Doubtful River
1 hour 30 minutes
From the St James car park follow the track markers to S H 7 and then follow inside the fence line to cross the road at the old Boyle Base Hut. From here the track follows river terraces and clumps of matagouri to the Boyle River, which is crossed at this point. The river here averages 0.3-0.4 m depth over summer so may not be crossable in high flow.
The track then follows the true right of the Boyle River through beech forest, matagouri and open river flats to reach the Doubtful River. Cross the river just above its junction with the Boyle River. (Note: This river can be dangerous in high flow.)
Doubtful River to Hope Valley Track
1 hour 30 minutes
Follow the 4WD track, still on the true right of the Boyle River, until you come to a deer fence. Follow the fence around until a marker indicates to head up the hill into mānuka and beech forest. This marked track joins the Hope Valley Track, aabout 30 minutes from the Windy Point car park.
Getting there
View the Lake Sumner and Lewis Pass access map
Lake Sumner Forest Park lies 100 km northwest of Christchurch between the Lewis Pass and Arthur's Pass National Park.
Boyle village is beside SH7, about 165 km drive from Christchurch and is one of the entry points for the St James Walkway.
Transport services
East West Coach Services run daily between Christchurch and Westport - 0800 142 622.
Atomic Shuttles run Christchurch to Nelson and Nelson to Christchurch daily. Ph +64 3 3 349 0697, freephone 0508 108 359, www.atomictravel.co.nz
Further information and transport bookings can be made at the Hanmer Springs i-SITE Visitor Centre.
Plan and prepare
Safety is your responsibility
- Have the correct and the most up-to-date information
- Take a topographic map if going into more challenging country, i.e. something more than a tramping track.
- Always be prepared for sudden weather changes. Check the latest forecast, especially if any river crossings are required.
- Equip yourself well. Prepare for the worst. Take enough food and water and the right clothing.
- Let someone know before you go where you are going and when you plan to return.
If staying in huts, fill in the intentions book. This may save your life.
- Dial 111 immediately for any fire emergency.
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