Canterbury region

Looking across the Swin River to the Taylor Range, Hakatere Conservation Park

Looking across the Swin River to the Taylor Range, Hakatere Conservation Park.

Map showing location of DOC's Canterbury region.

Hakatere Conservation Park covers nearly 60,000 hectares of rugged mountain country, tussocklands, beech forest and sparkling clear rivers and lakes between two mighty rivers the Rakaia and Rangitata.

The Nature Heritage Fund purchase of Hakatere Station in October 2007 added a further 9,000 hectares to the park, with more additions likely over the next few years as lands are surveyed or progressed through tenure review. The park has the potential to grow to become the largest conservation park in New Zealand.

Location

Hakatere Conservation Park is inland from the mid-Canterbury town of Ashburton, about 2 hours drive south of Christchurch, South Island.

Weather

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Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Learn more

Stop the spread of didymo

Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Hakatere Conservation Park expands - media release

Decision reached on vehicle access at Lake Heron - media release

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

Raukapuka Area Office
Phone: +64 3 693 1010
Email: raukapukaao@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Christchurch Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 341 9113
Address: 31 Nga Mahi Road
Sockburn
Christchurch 8042
Email: christchurchvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai