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Up for some activity? You've come to the right place.
Lake Hood caters for almost every water sport imaginable. We have an 8 lane international specification rowing course, international water ski course, jet skiing area and plenty of room to either swim, leisure boat, windsurf, kayak or whatever activity you can think of.
Kayaks for hire
If you want to head out for a kayak on the lake, there are a selection of single sit-on kayaks available for hire from The Lake House restaurant. Also available are paddles, and children's and adults life jackets.
Please contact The Lake House on (03) 302 6064 for further details.
Fishing at Lake Hood
If you would like to fish at the lake, Fish and Game NZ regulations state that the open seasons are 1 June - 31 August and 1 October - 30 April, using fly and spin only. The limit is 2 trout or salmon. For further information, visit the Fish and Game website (www.fishandgame.org.nz).
Events at The Lake House Restaurant and Bar
End your day on the lake with a visit to The Lake House, one of the Canterbury region’s most exhilarating lakefront dining venues. Further information can be found by visiting the Lake House website. For details of events held at The Lake House, visit Coming events.
Lake Hood Bookings
For information regarding booking the lake for your event, please visit Lake Hood Policy on Closed Days, or contact Heather Sim on (03) 3021831.
Lake Hood Event Calendar |
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* Each Tuesday and Thursday evening beginning October 1, between 6.00pm – 7.30pm, the southern end of the lake is closed for Ashburton Rowing Club training. On Sunday mornings until 9.00am, the full lake is closed.
* Each Tuesday and Thursday evening beginning October 2, the Clearwater Aquatic Club has training nights (waterski area) with a mini tournament held each alternate Friday evening.
* Each Wednesday evening, beginning October 2, Ashburton Sailing Club (Lake Open)
* Each Sunday between 11.00am - 1.00pm, beginning October 15, Ashburton Sailing Club Youth Programme (Lake Open)
October 2010
* 9th October - The southern end of the lake is booked for the Ashburton Sailing Clubs sailing day.
November 2010
* 19th November - The lake is booked from 6.00pm for the Half Iron Man Aquathon.
* 20th November - The southern end of the lake will be closed from 7.00am - 12.00pm for the Half Iron Man event.
* 27th and 28th November - The full lake will be closed from 7.00am - 3.00pm both days for the Ashburton Rowing club regatta.
December 2010
* 18th December - The northern end of the lake will be closed from 8.00am - 12.00pm for the Ashburton Swim Team open water event.
March 2011
* 20th March - The full lake will be closed from 9.00am -12.00pm for the Ashburton Sailing Club classic boat regatta.
* 20th March - The lake is booked from 12.00pm - 4.00pm for the Ashburton Sailing club classic boats.
Please note that Lake Hood is available for restricted public use when booked for an event. We ask that boaties are courteous and keep clear of the event in progress. When the lake has a full closure, the surrounding area and facilities are available, but boats are not allowed on the water.
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Lake Hood Policy on Closed Days
1. Application for Closure
Any organization wishing to hold an event at Lake Hood must provide the following details to support their application.
- Name of organization
- Contact person and details
- Type of event
- Number of participants expected
- Date and hours of closure or restriction
This information is to be sent to:
The Secretary
Lake Hood Management Committee
C/ Heather Sim,
No 6 RD, Ashburton.
NB. All applications must be considered by the Management Committee and no approval can be given before this takes place. To assist with forward planning, all applications should be made prior to August 31st each year. In this way, the committee has an overall view of the events that are being planned for the coming season and a calendar of events can be successfully organized. Please note: a full closure is a privilege, not a right. Groups should not ask for full closures unless it is absolutely necessary for their event.
2. Committee discussion
Applications will be considered at the next committee meeting, or, if there is no meeting scheduled, an agreement may be reached by emailing the committee.
The decision will be made as to whether the event requires a full closure, a partial closure or a booking.
3. Letter of confirmation/ declination
A letter of confirmation stating dates and hours of closure will be sent to successful applicants. It will also inform the group of their responsibilities during the closure.
The secretary will email/post a copy of the decision to
- The Applicant
- The Lake Hood website
- The Ashburton District Council noticeboard
Groups who have gained a full or partial closure are required to advertise it in the Guardian at least 7 days prior to the event. They must also put up signage at the road entrance to Lake Hood and at the boat ramp advising boaties that there is an event in progress on a particular area of the lake.
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