Hakatere Reserve

Canterbury

Hakatere Reserve

Canterbury

About this campsite

Hakatere Reserve is a council campground in Canterbury's Hakatere Conservation Park, between the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers. Contact council for details.

Hakatere Reserve is a council-operated campground in Canterbury, managed by the Ashburton District Council. Situated within the Hakatere Conservation Park area, the reserve provides camping facilities in mid-Canterbury's rugged mountain country between the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers. The broader conservation park covers nearly 60,000 hectares of tussocklands, beech forest and alpine lakes, offering access to Lake Clearwater, Lake Emma and numerous walking tracks. As specific facilities and fees at this council campground are not detailed, prospective campers should contact Ashburton District Council directly to confirm availability, services and current conditions before planning their visit.

Location

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Common questions about Hakatere Reserve

Can you book Hakatere Reserve online?

We hold no online booking link for Hakatere Reserve, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Hakatere Reserve?

Hakatere Reserve sits in CAN. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

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