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
Photo: Brian
Hurunui 3 hut panorama early morning Photo: Simon
Early morning from Hurunui 3 hut Photo: Simon
Hurunui Hut across valley to Waterfall Stream Photo: Simon
View behind Hurunui 3 hut Photo: Simon
Snowy view from Hurunui 3 hut up valley Photo: Simon
Image 0 Bruce - Alan crossing three wire bridge on Cameron Stream
Brian in snow outside Hurunui Hut Photo: Alan
Leaving Hurunui 3 hut for day walk Photo: Brian
Paradise Ducks in snow Photo: Alan
Brian and Bruce on track above Hurunui River Photo: Alan
Fallen trees on river flats that forced us back to the track Photo: Simon
Alan on three wire bridge across Cameron Creek Photo: Simon
Alan on Camerons Creek three wire bridge Photo: Brian
Brian on three wire bridge across Cameron Creek Photo: Simon
Bruce and Brian 1½ hours from Hurunui Hut Photo: Alan
View up snowy Hurunui River Photo: Alan
View across snowy Hurunui River Photo: Alan
Trudging Through The Snow On The River Flats Photo: Simon
Snow On The River Flats Photo: Simon
First view of Camerons Hut and snowy flat Photo: Brian
Camerons Hut across snowy flat Photo: Simon
Simon, Bruce, and Alan reaching Camerons Hut Photo: Brian
Camerons Hut Photo: Simon
Alan, Bruce, and Simon at Camerons Hut Photo: Brian
Bruce, Simon, and Alan in Camerons Hut Photo: Brian
Alan, Brian, Alan inside Camerons hut Photo: Simon
Alan, Brian, Alan outside Camerons hut Photo: Simon
Walking up the snowy Hurunui River flats Photo: Brian
Image 2 Bruce - lichen on tree
Crossing the snowy Hurunui River flats Photo: Brian
Lunch stop on the Hurunui River Photo: Simon
View up towards Harper Pass Photo: Simon
At Hurunui 3 Hut Photo: Alan
Brian inside Hurunui 3 Hut Photo: 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
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.
Predator control for Arthur's Pass East and Sumner Forest Park
We plan to distribute toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on Thursday 11 to the 13 December, depending on the weather.
Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park will remain open. You are advised not to walk Woolshed Hill Track, Harper Pass Route, Andrews Valley Track, Binser Saddle Track, Poulter River Track, Poulter Hut to Minchin Pass Route, and Hawdon Hut Route on the day/s of the operation.
Once the bait has been distributed, it’s 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.
As this is a National park you are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. See the Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 9 December 2025.
We plan to distribute toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on Thursday 11 to the 13 December, depending on the weather.
Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park will remain open. You are advised not to walk Woolshed Hill Track, Harper Pass Route, Andrews Valley Track, Binser Saddle Track, Poulter River Track, Poulter Hut to Minchin Pass Route, and Hawdon Hut Route on the day/s of the operation.
Once the bait has been distributed, it’s 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.
As this is a National park you are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. See the Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 9 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 plan to distribute toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on Thursday 11 to the 13 December, depending on the weather.
Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park will remain open. You are advised not to walk Woolshed Hill Track, Harper Pass Route, Andrews Valley Track, Binser Saddle Track, Poulter River Track, Poulter Hut to Minchin Pass Route, and Hawdon Hut Route on the day/s of the operation.
Once the bait has been distributed, it’s 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.
As this is a National park you are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. See the Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 9 December 2025.
We plan to distribute toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on Thursday 11 to the 13 December, depending on the weather.
Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park will remain open. You are advised not to walk Woolshed Hill Track, Harper Pass Route, Andrews Valley Track, Binser Saddle Track, Poulter River Track, Poulter Hut to Minchin Pass Route, and Hawdon Hut Route on the day/s of the operation.
Once the bait has been distributed, it’s 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.
As this is a National park you are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. See the Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
