Bruce on the Hurunui River swing bridge Photo: Simon
Hurunui River flats down to the head of Hokakura Photo: Alan
View across flats to Mc Millan Stream Photo: Alan
Snowy mountains behind Hokakura Photo: Brian
Bruce on Macs Knob bush edge with view up the Hurunui Photo: Simon
Bruce at the bushline on Macs Knob, and Hurunui Valley Photo: Brian
Hurunui Hut and River from Macs Knob bush edge Photo: Brian
Simon and Alan at bush edge lunch stop Photo: Brian
View up Hurunui from Macs Knob bush edge Photo: Alan
Brian and Bruce at lunch spot just above Macs Knob bush edge Photo: Alan
These Boots Are Made For Tramping Photo: Brian
View at lunch spot just above Macs Knob bush edge Photo: Alan
Bruce and Alan walking above the bushline Photo: Simon
Simon heading up after lunch Photo: Brian
Walking to view point below Macs Knob Photo: Alan
Hokakura and Lake Mason view Photo: Brian
Hokakura view Photo: Brian
Brian ascending above the bushline and view up the Hurunui Photo: Simon
Bruce and Hokakura view Photo: Brian
Hurunui panorama Photo: Simon
Hokakura from Macs Knob Photo: Simon
Hokakura from Macs Knob Photo: Simon
Loch Katrine and Lake Mason from Macs Knob Photo: Simon
Hurunui River from Macs Knob Photo: Simon
View up Hurunui River from Macs Knob Photo: Simon
Simon on our high point Photo: Brian
Hurunui River Photo: Brian
Hurunui River and Lake Mason Photo: Brian
Hurunui River and Loch Katrine Photo: Brian
Hokakura Photo: Simon
View from our high point on Macs Knob Photo: Simon
Hurunui River and Hokakura, with Bruce Photo: Brian
View looking at Hurunui Hut Photo: Simon
Hokakura panorama Photo: Simon
Brian returning to bush edge Photo: Alan
Simon and Brian returning to bush edge Photo: Alan
View down Mc Millan Stream Photo: Alan
Hurunui Hut
Hurunui Hut
Hurunui Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.704, 172.096. There are 15 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Hurunui Hut alert
Predator control for Arthur's Pass East and Sumner Forest Park
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 24 December 2025.
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.