Tramp Hurunui River from Hurunui #3 Hut to Camerons Hut and beyond return
Monday 1 August 2022
Start:
09:16
Start elev:
655 m
Max elev:
759 m
Distance:
12.5 km
End:
15:02
End elev:
667 m
Ascent:
331 m
Avg moving speed:
2.6 km/h
Duration:
05:46 h
Elev gain:
12 m
Descent:
330 m
Duration moving:
04:51 h
Hurunui 3 hut and snowy hills in morning light
📷 Brian
Hurunui 3 hut panorama early morning 📷 Simon
Early morning from Hurunui 3 hut 📷 Simon
Hurunui Hut across valley to Waterfall Stream 📷 Simon
View behind Hurunui 3 hut 📷 Simon
Snowy view from Hurunui 3 hut up valley 📷 Simon
Image 0 Bruce - Alan crossing three wire bridge on Cameron Stream
Brian in snow outside Hurunui Hut 📷 Alan
Leaving Hurunui 3 hut for day walk 📷 Brian
Paradise Ducks in snow 📷 Alan
Brian and Bruce on track above Hurunui River 📷 Alan
Fallen trees on river flats that forced us back to the track 📷 Simon
Alan on three wire bridge across Cameron Creek 📷 Simon
Alan on Camerons Creek three wire bridge 📷 Brian
Brian on three wire bridge across Cameron Creek 📷 Simon
Bruce and Brian 1½ hours from Hurunui Hut 📷 Alan
View up snowy Hurunui River 📷 Alan
View across snowy Hurunui River 📷 Alan
Trudging Through The Snow On The River Flats 📷 Simon
Snow On The River Flats 📷 Simon
First view of Camerons Hut and snowy flat 📷 Brian
Camerons Hut across snowy flat 📷 Simon
Simon, Bruce, and Alan reaching Camerons Hut 📷 Brian
Camerons Hut 📷 Simon
Alan, Bruce, and Simon at Camerons Hut 📷 Brian
Bruce, Simon, and Alan in Camerons Hut 📷 Brian
Alan, Brian, Alan inside Camerons hut 📷 Simon
Alan, Brian, Alan outside Camerons hut 📷 Simon
Walking up the snowy Hurunui River flats 📷 Brian
Image 2 Bruce - lichen on tree
Crossing the snowy Hurunui River flats 📷 Brian
Lunch stop on the Hurunui River 📷 Simon
View up towards Harper Pass 📷 Simon
At Hurunui 3 Hut 📷 Alan
Brian inside Hurunui 3 Hut 📷 Simon
Hurunui No. 3 Hut
Hurunui No. 3 Hut
Hurunui No. 3 Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.701, 171.988. There are 16 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 No. 3 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.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.
No fireplace in Hurunui No. 3 Hu
The fireplace in Hurunui No. 3 Hut is can't be used. The replacement is scheduled to be installed by February 2026.
First published on 10 December 2025.
The fireplace in Hurunui No. 3 Hut is can't be used. The replacement is scheduled to be installed by February 2026.
First published on 10 December 2025.
Hurunui #3 HutCamerons Hut
Camerons Hut
Camerons Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -42.711, 171.952. 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.Camerons 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.
