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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 Event Calendar |
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The following calendar provides a list of booked events at Lake Hood which involved restricted use or full closure of the lake. Please note that the water of 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. If the day on which you are wanting to come to the lake is not listed on this calendar, you are more than welcome to bring your boat down to use the water.
* 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)
January 2012
* 29th January – The lake is booked for the the River Trail Challenge held by the Ashburton Lions and the Mid Canterbury Mountain Biking Clubs.
February 2012
* 25th/26th February – The lake is closed for the Ashburton Rowing Club Canterbury Mazda Secondary Schools Regatta. The lake will be closed from 7.00am-6.00pm on Saturday and from 7.00am-3.00pm on Sunday.
March 2012
* 10th March – The northern end of the lake will be closed from 7.00am-7.30pm for the Aoraki Dragon Boat South Island Championships.
* 31st March – The northern end of the lake will be closed from 7.00am-7.30pm for the Aoraki Dragon Boat NZDBA National Championships.
April 2012
* 7th April – The lake is closed from 7.00am-3.00pm for the Ashburton Rowing Club NZ Universities Rowing Regatta.
June 2012
* 2nd/3rd June – The lake is closed for the Ashburton Rowing Club South Island Masters Rowing Regatta. The lake will be closed from 1.00pm-5.00pm on the Saturday and 8.00am-5.00pm on the Sunday.
November 2012
* 10th November – The lake will be closed from 7.00am-12.00pm for the South Island Sports Festival triathlon and running races.
December 2012
* 1st December – The lake will be closed from 7.00am-12.00pm for the Half Ironman event. |
Contacts for clubs based at Lake Hood:
Rowing
Ashburton Rowing Club – Justin Wall
justin.wall@delectus.com
Ph 03 307 1258
Tournament Water Skiing
Clearwater Aquatic Club – Geoff Wright
geoff.wright@cmp.co.nz
Ph 03 3026107
Mobile 027 4301 412
Sailing
Ashburton Sailing Club – Secretary: Chris Lovelock
16 Oak Grove, Ashburton 7700
Tel: 03 308 8774
Fax: 03 308 8807
Email: cd.aj@clear.net.nz
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.
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.
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