“Starting in Ashburton at the south end of the State Highway One Ashburton River Bridge, this track meanders 7.4km to the top of Lake Hood.”
The track passes through plantation areas, natural vegetation, and along the bank of the river. Many varieties of birds can be seen and heard. The walk is a comfortable two-hour walk for families. A further 1.1km stage can be can be undertaken from the top of the lake to the Lake House Restaurant or a further 7km added by circumnavigating the lake.
Alternatively, it will take between half an hour and one hour to cycle the track with almost any type of bike. The trail can be traversed in either direction.
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Braided Waters / Lake Hood Trail
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