Lake Emily tracks
Located in Hakatere Conservation Park in the Canterbury region
Introduction
Lake Emily gives good access to Manuka Hut, and old farm tracks to Stour Bridge car park. It's also the starting point for the section of Te Araroa through to the Rakaia River.4.5 km | 15 km | 43 km
Mountain biking
Advanced: Grade 4Other activities
- Horse riding
Dog access
Lake Emily to Manuka Hut
Time: 1 hr 30 min
Distance: 4.5 km
For mountain bike or horse access to Manuka Hut, continue past the Te Araroa junction, down the Stour River, for a further 2.5 km before turning left. Don't take mountain bikes or horses on the Te Araroa route from Lake Emily to Manuka Hut as it's steep and easily damaged.
Lake Emily to Stour Bridge car park
Time: 5 hr
Distance: 15 km
Lake Emily gives access on old farm tracks to Stour Bridge car park. From the lake, the route is mostly down hill, making it an easy walk. It is difficult to mountain bike ride due to extensive flood damage in May 2021.
This is a shared-use track. Follow the mountain bikers code: respect others, respect the rules, respect the track.
Lake Emily to Glenrock Stream (Rakaia Valley)
Time: 14 hr 30 min
Distance: 43 km
Part of Te Araroa - New Zealand's trail, this track links Hakatere Heron Road to the Rakaia River.
Lake Emily is accessed from Hakatere Heron Road, about 31 km west of Mount Somers. Leave Mount Somers on Ashburton Gorge Road, then turn right into Hakatere Heron Road (23 km). Turn right again just before crossing Jacobs Stream Bridge at Castleridge Station. 2WD vehicles can park on the verge of the farm track (be considerate of other users and farm vehicles). 4WD vehicles can travel a further 1.4 km to a car park on the public conversation land.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Take the right gear for your trip: Walking and tramping gear lists.
- Tell a trusted person your plans and when to raise the alarm if you haven’t returned. Send them the information directly, or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk.
- Follow the five essential steps of the Land Safety Code.
Contacts
| Mahaanui / Sockburn Office | |
| Phone: | +64 3 341 9100 |
| Fax: | +64 03 341 9101 |
| Email: | esienquiries@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
31 Nga Mahi Road Sockburn Christchurch |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 11089 Sockburn 8443 Christchurch |
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