Lake Sumner

Lake Sumner
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°E / -42.7006; 172.2170Coordinates: 42°42′02″S 172°13′01″E / 42.7006°S 172.2170°E / -42.7006; 172.2170
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. 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.