Hurunui No. 3 Hut
About Hurunui No. 3 Hut
Hurunui No. 3 Hut is a DOC hut in Lake Sumner Forest Park, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 16 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Camerons Hut, 3 km away.
This is a standard 16-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area. Historically, the hut is an example of early Government involvement in recreation and tourism in the 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 No. 3 Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Hurunui No. 3 Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Hurunui No. 3 Hut have?
Hurunui No. 3 Hut has 16 bunks.
What facilities does Hurunui No. 3 Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
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