Stay at Lake Brunner Country Motel. Day trips to Mt Te Kinga-1204m (8 hours return or shorter option), Mt French1305m (8 hours return), Camp Creek Hut (6 hours return). Also other shorter walks: Arnold River Dam (1 hour), Bain Bay Track (2½ hours).

12 bunks booked. Phone by Sunday 4 October. Cost about $27 per night.