Lake Sumner Forest Park
Forest park in New Zealand
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Lake Sumner Forest Park is a 1,051 km2 (406 sq mi) forest park located in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand.[1] It is centered around Lewis Pass and has a number of access points along State Highway 7.[2] It sits in between Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve and Arthurs Pass National Park.
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LocationSouth Island, New Zealand
NearestcityChristchurch
Coordinates42.618°S 172.252°E
Area105,131.9 hectares (259,787 acres)
| Lake Sumner Forest Park | |
|---|---|
 Lake Sumner Forest Park | |
| Location | South Island, New Zealand |
| Nearest city | Christchurch |
| Coordinates | 42.618°S 172.252°E |
| Area | 105,131.9 hectares (259,787 acres) |
| Governing body | Department of Conservation |
The name is derived from Lake Sumner, although Lake Sumner itself is not located in the Forest Park.[3]
Hot Springs
There are numerous hot springs to be found in Lake Sumner Forest Park. One of the easiest to find is above the Hurunui river between The Hurunui Hut and No. 3 Hut.[3]
