Lake Taylor and Lake Sumner

Copyright Mark Pickering

The road to Lake Sumner is quite a trip in itself and leads to an area which has a peculiar kiwi character of its own, with day walks, overnight huts, fishing and tramping. Vehicle and walking tracks lead upvalley to DOC huts and the natural hot springs.

Scenic Road
It is 70 km from Christchurch to the Lake Sumner turnoff at Waikari on the Lewis Pass Road.

Lake Taylor to Lake Sumner

A good walk from Lake Taylor is to follow the four-wheel drive track as it leads off around the south side of the lake and travels 6km over a subtle saddle to the bach community at Loch Katrine.

Walking Time: Lake Taylor return 4-6 hours