Heritage sites

Introduction

Historic features in the area include the Mt Harper Ice Rink (1931-32) and associated buildings - possibly the first purpose-built public skating rink in the Southern Hemisphere. There is an historic hut at Lake Emma.
Mt Harper ice rink

Mt Harper ice rink

Historic features in the Hakatere Conservation Park area include the Mt Harper Ice Rink and associated buildings - possibly the first purpose-built public skating rink in the Southern Hemisphere.

Hakatere Station buildings

Hakatere Station buildings

The historic Hakatere buildings were once at the heart of high country life in the Ashburton Gorge.