Top Hope Hut
About Top Hope Hut
Top Hope Hut is a Basic DOC hut in Lake Sumner Forest Park, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 6 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 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
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Non-flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- 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 Top Hope Hut
Is Top Hope Hut free?
Yes. Top Hope Hut is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
How many bunks does Top Hope Hut have?
Top Hope Hut has 6 bunks.
What facilities does Top Hope Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
Read the DOC hut rules before you go.
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