Hurunui Hut
About Hurunui Hut
Hurunui Hut is a DOC hut in Lake Sumner Forest Park, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 15 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Three Mile Stream Hut, 7 km away.
This is a standard 15-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Non-flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- Water supply
Fees
Fees apply. 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 Hurunui Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Hurunui Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Hurunui Hut have?
Hurunui Hut has 15 bunks.
What facilities does Hurunui Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
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