Hurunui River North Branch Hot Spring
Hot springCanterbury
Geothermal water can carry amoebic meningitis. Keep your head above the water. Check access before you go: some springs are on private land.
- Cost
- Free
- Access
- Anyone
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 42.69472° S, 172.04750° E
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About this place
A small natural hot pool on the Harper Pass route in Lake Sumner Forest Park, about two hours above Hurunui Hut. It is remote backcountry, the turn off is easy to miss, and you should check river levels and the weather before you go.
Nearby stops
Hurunui Hut
Standard • 15 bunks • Canterbury • 4.1 km
Hurunui Hut is a standard 15-bunk hut located in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Hurunui No. 3 Hut
Standard • 16 bunks • Canterbury • 4.9 km
Hurunui No. 3 Hut is a standard 16-bunk hut located in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area. It is a historic site that reflects early Government…
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Mackenzie Bivvy (East branch)
Basic/bivvies • 2 bunks • Canterbury • 5.4 km
Mackenzie Bivvy (East branch) is a basic two-bunk hut located in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
Heating • Toilets - non-flush • Water from stream
Mackenzie Hut
Basic/bivvies • 6 bunks • Canterbury • 5.7 km
Mackenzie Hut is a basic six-bunk hut located in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
South Branch Research Hut
Canterbury • 6.3 km
South Branch Research Hut is a research facility located in the Canterbury region. It is designated as a hut and is not a standard public accommodation option.
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