Hurunui Hut
Hurunui Hut
Located in Lake Sumner Forest Park in the Canterbury region
Introduction
This is a standard 15-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
15 bunk beds
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $5 per night
- Youth (11–17 years): $2.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–10 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 6 or 12 month period.
About hut tickets and passes | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Tracks to this hut
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![Harper Pass Route]()
Harper Pass Route
Located in Arthur's Pass National ParkHarper Pass was the main pathway to and from the west coast for Māori when trading for pounamu (greenstone). Follow this historic route from west to east.1 alertDuration 4-5 daysDifficulty Advanced -
Hurunui swingbridge tracks & routes
Located in Lake Sumner Forest ParkSeveral 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.1 alertDurationDifficulty Advanced, Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BU22
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1525619, N5271361
Dogs
No dogs allowed.
Contacts
| Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 318 9211 |
| Email: | arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
104 West Coast Road Arthur's Pass |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 51008 Arthur's Pass 7654 |
| Full office details | |