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Day 3: Hurunui No 3 Hut to Hurunui Hut
3-4 HOURS, 10KM
Below this hut, most of the tramping along the Hurunui Valley floor is through grassy flats.
A 4WD track departs from the hut and crosses the flats, reaching a signposted junction after
1km. The main walking track veers to the southeast (right fork) and stays on the true right
(south) side of the Hurunui River for the entire day.
The track undulates as it bypasses steep embankments cut into the hillsides. If you want
flat and easy travel, veer north (left fork) at the junction and follow the 4WD vehicle track
all the way along the true left (north) side. If you plan to stay at Hurunui Hut it's best to
stick to the walking track.
From the junction the walking track is marked by a series of poles as it crosses the flats
and enters forest. Sidle up and down along the forested hillsides for 2km, cross another flat
and then make a long descent to the Hurunui Hot Springs , two hours from the hut. Keep an
eye out for the side trail to the springs as it is easy to miss. The sulphurous thermal water
emerges from rock 30m above the Hurunui and forms a cascade of hot water to the riverbed
below. Depending on water levels it's possible for three or four people to soak chest deep in
the pool.
 
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