Lake Sumner
| Lake Sumner | |
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 Lake Sumner, viewed from above Shoal Bay | |
| Location | Lake Sumner Forest Park, Hurunui District in the Canterbury Region, South Island |
| Coordinates | 42°42′02″S 172°13′01″E / 42.7006°S 172.2170°ECoordinates: 42°42′02″S 172°13′01″E / 42.7006°S 172.2170°E |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
Lake Sumner, known as Hokakura in Māori, is a lake situated 100 km northwest of Christchurch in the Canterbury region of New Zealand.[1] The lake is located in the Lake Sumner Forest Park; the Hurunui River and several other lakes (Loch Katrine, Lake Sheppard, Lake Taylor and Lake Mason) also lie within the park.
The Lake Sumner region is a popular area for hunting, tramping, trout fishing, whitewater kayaking, and mountainbiking. Several Department of Conservation tramping huts in the region make it a common destination for overnight trips; however, the area's comparatively remote location and difficult vehicle access mean it is seldom crowded.
References
- ↑ "Place Name Detail: Lake Sumner". New Zealand Geographic Placenames Database. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 2009-03-18.
External links
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- Department of Conservation - Lake Sumner Forest Park tramping tracks
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