Hurunui Hut
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Back Country Trust
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Hurunui Hut
Located in Lake Sumner Forest Park in the Canterbury region
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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): $10 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 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 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. River-crossing skills are essential.1 alertDuration 4-5 daysDifficulty Advanced -
Harper Pass Track
Located in Lake Sumner Forest ParkThis track runs from Hurunui swing bridge to Harper Pass. it is popular for day walks or overnight stays in three huts.1 alertDuration 7 hr 30 minDifficulty Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BU22
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1525619, N5271361
Dogs
No dogs allowed.
Contacts
| Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 318 9211 |
| arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 104 West Coast Road Arthur's Pass 7654 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |