11 October 2026
Showers about the Divide, clearing in the evening, otherwise fine.
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1 / 9Hakatere Conservation Park
Lake Hill Track
Get great views of Lake Heron from the viewpoint on this track.
Distance
2.74 km
Walking time
1 hr
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Canterbury High Country forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 9:23 pm
12 October 2026
Fine.
13 October 2026
Partly cloudy with isolated showers.
14 October 2026
Rain, with heavy falls.
15 October 2026
Rain developing, with snow to 600 metres.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Lake Hill Track on the map
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Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
Essential preparation for Lake Hill Track
It's an easy walk up Lake Hill - a great place to appreciate the lake and surrounding mountains and the effects of past glaciers. Start the track from Lake Heron car park, 1.7 km along the lake shore, off Hakatere Heron Road. Use this location on Google Maps to help find your way there.
Dog access for Lake Hill Track
No dogs allowed.
Before you walk Lake Hill Track
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.