Hope Halfway Hut
About Hope Halfway Hut
Hope Halfway Hut is a Basic DOC hut in Lake Sumner Forest Park, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 6 bunks. Its facilities include mattresses, non-flush toilets and water from a stream, 4 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is St Jacob's Hut, 5 km away.
This is a basic six-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
Facilities
- Mattresses
- Non-flush toilets
- Water from a stream
- Water supply
Fees
Free. DOC fees change with the season, and some huts must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each hut offers.
Location
Lake Sumner Forest Park, Canterbury, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Hope Halfway Hut
Is Hope Halfway Hut free?
Yes. Hope Halfway Hut is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
How many bunks does Hope Halfway Hut have?
Hope Halfway Hut has 6 bunks.
What facilities does Hope Halfway Hut have?
Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Water from a stream and Water supply.
Read the DOC hut rules before you go.
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