Lake Heron Station

Canterbury, New Zealand

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Stay at Lake Heron Station

Set in a stunning basin, the backdrops are glaciated mountains, tussock-covered hills, beech clad valleys and scenic Lake Heron.

Lake Heron Station is the ideal destination if you love to travel off the beaten track. Hike, bike, fish, stroll out to feed the pet sheep or simply relax by the fireâ¦ the scenery is spectacular

whatever you choose!

They have restored 2 historic station buildings to provide you with comfortable and well-appointed accommodation. Go for an active outdoor holiday or a relaxing break away from city life – Lake Heron Station offers a wonderful setting for both.

Why we love it

Visits to historic station huts
The use of station 4WD for exploring remoter parts of the property
The opportunity to spot the rare Southern Crested Grebe

Facilities

WiFi

Child and Family Friendly

Watersports

Fitness Facilities

Diving

Experiences

Hiking

Guide yourself through the rugged landscape of Lake Heron on a hike to truly appreciate how untouched and breathtaking the area is.

Flying

Take a 'flight-seeing' tour over the station to see mountains, rivers, glaciers and beaches with a guide who knows the area by heart.

Farm Tour

Gain a fascinating insight into everyday life at the station, seeing the woolshed where merino wool is grown and shearn.

Birding

Spot the huge variety of birdlife that have made Lake Heron their home, from wrybills to oystercatchers, as well as waterfowl.

4x4 Trips

Follow the farmers' footsteps by self-driving the network of farm tracks to explore more remote parts of the station.

Lake Heron

Make the most of having the lake at such easy disposal - perfect for swimming, dinghy rowing, kayaking or fly fishing for brown trout.

Biking

Grab a helmet and hop on a mountain bike to explore the surrounding conservation land through rocky rugged trails with snowy mountain views.

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Lesley & Hary

We had such a wonderful holiday. Katie put together a brilliant itinerary, which we tweaked a little in places, and the accommodation she chose was first class. She gave us great recommendations of activities and the whole trip went smoothly. Timings worked well between destinations because she had good knowledge of New Zealand, and the driving distances, car changes, ferry crossings, meeting points for activities were all easily achievable.