Is Coleridge Lake open?
Lake Coleridge. From the first Saturday in November to 30 September. Note: Within 100 metres of any inflowing tributary is closed during the winter period (1 May – 30 September).
Can you swim in Lake Coleridge?
There are lots of little lakes for swimming, canoeing or sailing. We do not have any water sport equipment for hire. If you have your own boat, you can water ski on Lake Coleridge.
Is Lake Coleridge man made?
The lake is situated in an over-deepened valley formed by a glacier over 20,000 years ago in the Pleistocene era. It currently has no natural outflows.
How do I get to Lake Coleridge?
Lake Coleridge is accessible from either Methven or Darfield, along Hwy 77 and then Coleridge Road.
Are dogs allowed at Lake Coleridge?
No dogs. Walk the village paths and learn about the area’s history. Lake Coleridge Village was built around New Zealand’s first state-owned hydroelectric power station, which was constructed between 1911 and 1914.
How do you get to Lake Coleridge?
Angler access to Lake Coleridge is provided through Upper Glenthorne via a public road and through Lower Glenthorne via the vehicle access described above. Angler access to the Harper River is provided via the Harper Road where it crosses the river and via the Walking and Vehicle sections above.
Can dogs go to Lake Coleridge?
Can you swim at Cass Bay?
Ideal for entertaining children, Cass Bay offers three swimming beaches linked by a gentle walking track, the third of which is a child-size golden sand cove. Park at the playground and explore from there.
How do you get to Lake Sumner?
Getting there Lake Sumner Forest Park lies 100 km northwest of Christchurch between the Lewis Pass and Arthur’s Pass National Park. From Christchurch, take SH1 north, then turn onto SH7 at Waipara. The turn-off from SH7 to Lakes Taylor, Katrine and Sumner is signposted just before the historic Hurunui Hotel.
Can dogs go to Castle Hill?
Dogs. Although Castle Hill is in an alpine environment where dogs are allowed in the surrounding DOC land (Forest Park status allows dogs), the unique character of the village means we have no fences between houses.
How do you get to lake Sumner?
Are dogs allowed on Caroline Bay?
Dogs are normally allowed on the tidal areas of Caroline Bay Beach from 1 April to 31 October each year.
Can you swim in Lake Sumner?
This lake on the grassy plains offers many activities, such as boating, swimming, fishing, wildlife viewing, and birding.
What is there to do at Lake Sumner?
Lake Sumner is a lake located about 100 kilometres northwest of Christchurch in the Canterbury region of New Zealand’s South Island (between the Lewis Pass and Arthur’s Pass National Park). This area has fantastic opportunities for hiking, hunting, trout fishing, white water kayaking and mountain biking.
Lake Coleridge lies between the Torlesse and Mt Hutt ranges near Rakaia, at the foot of the Southern Alps. From Christchurch, take SH73 to Darfield, turn onto SH77 and drive towards the Rakaia Gorge Bridge. At Windwhistle, turn onto Coleridge Road, then into Homestead Road at Acheron Cutting. View the MetService weather forecast.
What fish can you catch in Lake Coleridge?
Lake Coleridge is a large, exposed high country lake that is a very popular fishery. It supports one of very few New Zealand populations of landlocked Chinook salmon which are the most common catch in the lake. Landlocked chinook salmon, brown trout, rainbow trout .
How long does it take to climb Mount Coleridge?
We did the Peak Hill Track leading up to 1240m and offering scenic 360° views on Lake Coleridge and the surrounding mountainscape. The track to the summit takes about 2hrs and is pretty steep, slippery and challanging – but surely rewarding.
What is the Lake Coleridge Brass Monkey fishing competition?
The Lake Coleridge Brass Monkey Fishing Competition is held in August each year. Ryton Bay, Lake Coleridge is the location for a fishing competition which is held on high country opening day each year (the first, Saturday in November). The competition is organised by North Canterbury Fish & Game and sponsored by Hamills Christchurch