Tui Track
WalkCanterburyOpen
- Grade
- Advanced
- Walking time
- 3 hr
- Distance
- 11 km
- Route
- One way
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzLake Sumner Forest Park lies 100 km northwest of Christchurch between the Lewis Pass and Arthur’s Pass National Park.
Boyle village is beside SH7, about 165 km drive from Christchurch and is one of the entry points for the St James Walkway.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map and tracks
Track lines: DOC Te Papa Atawhai. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 42.55144° S, 172.34561° E
About this place
From Boyle village on SH7, you can pick up tracks that link the end of the St James Walkway with tracks in Hope valley and Doubtful River, Lake Sumner Forest Park. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
The route
This track is part of Te Araroa Trail . This track links the end of the St James Walkway at Boyle village with the start of the Harper Pass Route , as part of Te Araroa. The route is marked with poles or triangles.
St James Walkway car park (Boyle village) to Doubtful River
Time: 1 hr 30 min
From the St James car park follow the track markers to SH 7 and then follow inside the fence line to cross the road at the old Boyle Base Hut. From here the track follows river terraces and clumps of matagouri to the Boyle River, which is crossed at this point. The river here averages 0.3–0.4 m depth over summer so may not be crossable in high flow. The track then follows the true right of the Boyle River through beech forest, matagouri and open river flats to reach the Doubtful River. Cross the river just above its junction with the Boyle River. Note: This river can be dangerous in high flow.
Doubtful River to Hope Valley Track
Time: 1 hr 30 min
Follow the 4WD track, still on the true right of the Boyle River, until you come to a deer fence. Follow the fence around until a marker indicates to head up the hill into mānuka and beech forest. This marked track joins the Hope Valley Track, aabout 30 minutes from the Windy Point car park.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
Stay safe when crossing rivers and streams
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers or side streams, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross. Do not cross if the river or stream is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out. How to cross rivers safely NIWA river flow forecasts: View a video of national followed by regional river flows
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Joins these tracks
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Boyle Base Hut
12 bunks • Canterbury • 4 km
Doubtful Hut
Basic/bivvies • 2 bunks • Canterbury • 5.6 km
Doubtful Hut is a basic two-bunk hut located in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area. It provides simple accommodation for hikers in the Canterbury…
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from stream
Hope Halfway Hut
Basic/bivvies • 6 bunks • Canterbury • 8.1 km
Hope Halfway Hut is a basic six-bunk hut located in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from stream
Devils Den Bivvy
Basic/bivvies • 2 bunks • Canterbury • 8.2 km
Devils Den Bivvy is a basic two-bunk hut located in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Nina Hut
Standard • 10 bunks • Canterbury • 9.7 km
Nina Hut is an accessible overnight option in Canterbury, suitable for families or new trampers with some experience. The access track can be wet and muddy, so…
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Walks nearby
Devilskin Saddle Route
Advanced • 6 hr • 9 km • 7.57 km away
Doubtful Valley Track
Advanced • 5 hr 30 min • 17 km • 8.94 km away
Lake Man Route
Expert • 6 hr 30 min • 8.1 km • 9.83 km away
Nina Valley Track
Advanced • 5 hr • 13 km • 9.94 km away
Lucretia Hut Route
Expert • 4 hr • 5.7 km from Nina swing bridge • 11.5 km away
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Sources
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).