About this hunting block

General information

This hunting area is part of Lake Sumner Forest Park. It adjoins Lake Station, Lake Taylor Station and Eskhead Station. The terrain is moderate to steep. Vegetation is predominantly beech forest with some shrubland, tussock and open tops. Pigs, red deer and chamois are present in low to moderate numbers. Other hunters and trampers may be encountered. Take precautions and identify your target.

Access

Access to the area is via Lake Sumner Road. There is a locked gate beyond Loch Katrine which is currently managed by The Lakes Station. There are no restrictions for foot access beyond the gate but you will need permission from The Lakes Station for vehicles as far as the swingbridge over the Hurunui River. No vehicles are allowed across the Hurunui River. The flats on the true left of the Hurunui River is Lakes Station freehold land. Absolutely no hunting is permitted.

Boat access is possible from Loch Katrine to Lake Sumner. There is also a walking track at Windy Point on SH7.

Landholders

For access permission across private property contact:

• Lakes Station
• Lake Taylor Station
• Eskhead Station

Map

NZTopo50 map BU22

Dogs

Dogs are not permitted in the Lake Sumner Forest Park as kiwi are present.

Huts

• Harpers Pass Bivvy
• Cameron Hut
• Hurunui No.3 Hut
• Upper South Branch Hurunui Hut
• Hurunui Hut

There may be avalanche danger

Before you go check the: 

• avalanche terrain in this area. 
• avalanche danger on the New Zealand Avalanche Advisory.

Additional information

Hunters are advised to check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where they intend to hunt.