Jollie Brook Hut | Lake Sumner Forest Park

In the middle of the Jollie Brook loop track is a fine hut in a decent location. It even has a wet weather escape route that doesn’t involve 50 or so river crossings.

Recently renovated by the Backcountry Hut Trust.

The two bedrooms at either end of the hut, with a living space in the middle, work well. Particularly for snorers. Similar design to Three Mile Stream Hut on the other side of Lake Sumner.

Good sheltered camping sites around the hut.

category . . . standard hut

hut fee . . . 1 hut hut fee . . . from 1 July 2026

Adult (18+ years): $15.00 per night
Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, red for youth) for each night of your stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. A Backcountry Hut Pass is also valid year-round.

booking . . . not required all year for either hut or camping

campsite fee . . . free to camp

elevation . . . 650 m

bunks . . . 7 mattresses

built . . . ~1972

heating . . . woodburner

water . . . tap on 500 litre rainwater tank

toilet . . . longdrop