Background
Following a review, there is now a decision on extended vehicle access at Lake Heron, South Canterbury. There will be managed and controlled vehicle access from the lake inlet to Harrisons Bight but, in order to protect the area's outstanding natural values, there will be no boat access and no boat launching facility over this section of the lake.
The current situation
Now that we have resolved resource consent and operational issues, we are able to reopen this four-wheel-drive (4WD) access track for public use.
Access to the track will be through a locked gate and those wishing to use it will need to obtain a permit for each season.
For more information visit Harrisons Bight vehicle access permits
Related documents
Ecological values of the Lake Heron road extension (PDF, 1016K)
Ashburton Lakes recreation values (PDF, 1320K)
Cultural, archaeological and historic heritage of the Ashburton Lakes (PDF, 135K)
Visitor monitoring results and impact management, Lake Heron Ashburton Lakes (PDF, 30K)
Canterbury CMS and Ashburton District Plan analysis regarding proposed access at Lake Heron (PDF, 168K)
Lake Heron shoreline unformed legal road assessment (PDF, 271K)
Lake Heron departmental vehicle access (PDF, 27K)
Lake Heron access background information letter from Fish and Game (PDF, 16K)
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