‘An experience to remember’
Presenting a unique opportunity to come and stay at this historic high country property set amongst the Ashburton Lakes of Mid Canterbury which is encompassed by the numerous mountain ranges that emphasise the vastness of this magnificent area.
As accommodation providers, we invite you to enjoy what we view as a get away experience in a high country setting like no other.
We offer a number of options to fit with your interests, and our accommodation provides an affordable choice that will see you want to stay just that little bit longer.
The spacious grounds surrounding our accommodation facilities allow you to enjoy some group activities, or just soak up those magnificent views and grand vista of mountains and vast expansive landscape that provides you with a sense of freedom.
Accommodation
Either in the form of the bunk house shared sleeping quarters or the more secluded twin cabins along with a basic one room Musterers’ Hut, it’s for you to choose what fits you best.
Attractions
With amazing views of the surrounding mountains, a short two minute drive will see you at Lake Heron and the many other lakes within a 30 minute drive. The Te Araroa walking trail passes close by.
Activities
Fishing and lake activities are just down the road, or make the most of the Hakatere Conservation Park which offers mountain biking, tramping or a spot of hunting (permit required)
Clent Hills Station Accommodation
+64 3 303 9144 | 027 406 3220
1301 Hakatere Heron Road RD1 Ashburton Lakes
Rates & Facilities
BUNK HOUSE – $35.00 per person / per night
Linen not included (bring a sleeping bag / your own linen or hire linen/bedding from us)
PODS – $55.00 per person / per night
Linen / towels / bedding included
CABINS – $55.00 per person / per night
Linen / towels / bedding included
OLD MUSTERERS HUT (non powered) – $25.00 per person / per night
Linen not included (bring a sleeping bag / your own linen or hire linen/bedding from us)
TENT SITES (non powered) – $25.00 per site per night (max 2 persons) – $15.00 extra persons per night
CARAVAN / CAMPERVAN SITES – $25.00 (non powered) per site per night (max 2 persons) – $15.00 extra persons per night | $30.00 (powered) per site per night (max 2 persons) – $20.00 extra persons per night
Special discounted rates apply to book the entire complex
Please check our availablity calendar for your intended stay and click the Book Now button to secure your dates.
Accommodation On Offer
We offer a choice of the Bunk House shared sleeping quarters, the more secluded twin cabins and the basic one room Musterers’ Hut.
Also on offer are non-powered tent sites and caravan/campervan non or powered sites to provide that good old kiwi camping experience.
Topping all this off is the modern shared kitchen, dining area and adjoining amenities for all to use.
*Bunk House: Linen not included (bring a sleeping bag / your own linen or hire linen/bedding from us)
*Cabins: Linen / towels / bedding included
*Old Musterers Hut (non powered):Linen not included (bring a sleeping bag / your own linen or hire linen/bedding from us)
*Tent Sites (non powered)
*Caravan / Campervan Sites – non powered and powered sites available
All Facilities
Amenities & Bunk house
Kitchen Dining Area
Lounge & Dining
Bunkhouse
Cabins x2
Old Musterers Hut
Showers x2
Attractions
Lake Heron and a number of smaller lakes and rivers are a short distance away which will satisfy your sport fishing interests. Enjoy the vast expanse of Lake Heron from your canoe or kayak (non motorised craft only) while you soak up the grand visa that the area has to offer.
Or simply set yourself up on the shores of the lake and take the opportunity to absorb the brilliance of this stunning place and bask in the hot sun or take a leisurely swim.
Lake Heron
Clent Hills
Hakatere Heron Road
Autumn Colours
Bird Life
Activities
Make the most of the numerous public areas across the Hakatere Conservation Park which offer mountain biking, tramping or a spot of hunting (permit required). Well formed walking tracks allow access to these expansive areas which will see you in awe of the magnificent landscape and views that will open up in front of your eyes.
During the winter months, the snow clad mountains offer opportunities with heliskiing with the locally owned and operated venture Methven Heliski.
Lake Heron Walking Tracks
Explore the area around Lake Heron on these tracks – discover kettle holes, and views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
Kettle Hole Walk – Time: 10 min | Distance: 360 m
Lake Hill Track – Time: 45 min | Distance: 1.5 km
Harrisons Bight Track – Time: 1 hr | Distance: 2.5 km
Double Hut Track – Time: 3 hr | Distance: 10 km
Ashburton Lakes Mountain Biking
Come and enjoy the opportunity to ride these and a number of other tracks close by.
Many 4WD vehicle tracks traversing the Hakatere Conservation park make for good mountain biking but have not been listed here as they have no official gradings or track markings as yet.
Lake Heron Grade: 1 – Time: 30 min / Distance: 1.6 km
Lake Emma to Lake Camp Grade: 2 – Time: 2 hours / Distance: 9.5 km
Lake Emma to Balmacaan Saddle Grade: 3 – Time: 2 hours / Distance – 15 km
Lake Clearwater Grade: 2 – Time: 30 min / Distance: 1.7 km
Tramping
Kayaking
Fishing
