Gabriel Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -42.721, 172.29. There are 4 bunks with heating, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Gabriel Hut alert
Hope Kiwi Lodge fallen branches
Fallen branches on the track from the Lake Sumner Road makes Hope Kiwi Lodge extremely difficult to access beyond Gabrielle Hut. Access from the Harpers Pass route is unknown at this stage.
First published on 24 November 2025. Last reviewed on 5 January 2026.
Fallen branches on the track from the Lake Sumner Road makes Hope Kiwi Lodge extremely difficult to access beyond Gabrielle Hut. Access from the Harpers Pass route is unknown at this stage.
First published on 24 November 2025. Last reviewed on 5 January 2026.
Gabriel HutJolliebrook Hut
Jolliebrook Hut
Jolliebrook Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.72, 172.334. There are 7 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Jollie Brook Hut
Cold Stream Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.744, 172.382. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Cold Stream Hut alert
Toilet unusable at Cold Stream Hut
There is a large fallen tree that is leaning against the toilet at Cold Stream Hut. Do not use the toilet until the tree has been cleared.
Hope Kiwi Lodge is a Serviced hut, located at -42.642, 172.237. There are 20 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are required.Hope Kiwi Lodge alert
Hope Kiwi Lodge fallen branches
Fallen branches on the track from the Lake Sumner Road makes Hope Kiwi Lodge extremely difficult to access beyond Gabrielle Hut. Access from the Harpers Pass route is unknown at this stage.
First published on 24 November 2025. Last reviewed on 5 January 2026.
Fallen branches on the track from the Lake Sumner Road makes Hope Kiwi Lodge extremely difficult to access beyond Gabrielle Hut. Access from the Harpers Pass route is unknown at this stage.
First published on 24 November 2025. Last reviewed on 5 January 2026.
Hope Kiwi Track fallen trees
A significant number of trees have fallen on the Windy Point to Hope Kiwi Lodge section of Hope Kiwi Track. This has been partially cleared but there are still many trees down in the final kilometre to the hut.
First published on 3 November 2025. Last reviewed on 5 January 2026.
A significant number of trees have fallen on the Windy Point to Hope Kiwi Lodge section of Hope Kiwi Track. This has been partially cleared but there are still many trees down in the final kilometre to the hut.
First published on 3 November 2025. Last reviewed on 5 January 2026.
Hope Kiwi Lodge
Three Mile Stream Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.659, 172.152. There are 7 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Three Mile Stream 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 6 January 2026.
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.
