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Lake Sumner

New Zealand, Canterbury

Lake Sumner

LocationNew Zealand, Canterbury
RegionCanterbury
TypeForest Park
Coordinates-42.6667°, 172.2000°
Established1981
Area1051
Nearest CityHanmer Springs (50 km)
Major CityChristchurch (130 km)

About Lake Sumner

Located 100km northwest of Christchurch between Lewis Pass and Arthur's Pass National Park. Features beech forest, subalpine shrubland, alpine tussocklands, hot springs and picturesque lakes including Lakes Sumner, Katrine, Sheppard, Taylor and Mason.