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User reviewed online profile of Lake Sumner Forest Park: Canterbury Region, New Zealand. Plan your adventure holiday to Lake Sumner Forest Park armed with information and reviews provided by experts and by users. Find out about when to go, how to get there, what to do, best season to visit, its wildlife, habitat and much more…
What to do in Lake Sumner Forest Park:
Wild Life: Great Spotted Kiwi, Kowhiowhio (Blue Duck), Mohua (Yellowhead), Kea, Karearea, Long-tailed Bat, Yellow-crowned Kakariki, Roroa
Adventure: Tramping, Fishing, Hunting, Walking, Bird Watching, 4wd safari, Jet boating, Walking
Where is Lake Sumner Forest Park:
Region:
Location: Hurunui district, Canterbury region, New Zealand
When & how to get to Lake Sumner Forest Park:
Best Time to Visit: to
Getting There: From Christchurch, take State Highway 1 north, then turn onto State Highway 7 at Waipara. The turn-off from SH 7 to Lakes Taylor, Katrine and Sumner is signposted just before the Historic Hurunui Hotel. Another popular entry point is at Windy Point, further along the highway near the Boyle River. From Christchurch, Southern Link Transport and Lazerline Coaches run to Nelson, East West Coach Services run to Westport.
Nearest Town: Hawarden
Nearest Airport:
Nearest Railway Station: Waipara
Where to stay (Lodges / Guest Houses / Camps / Resorts / Hotels):
Accommodation: There are two DOC (Department of Conservation) campsites, both up the Lake Sumner Road. Backcountry accommodation within the park includes 24 huts, 14 bivvies and 1 public shelter.
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Climate & Weather conditions in Lake Sumner Forest Park:
Temp: c to c
Rainfall: cm
Altitude: 1500 m
Other details about Lake Sumner Forest Park:
Established: 1974
Area: 1,052 sq km
Language: English and Maori
