UPPER CLUTHA TRACK NETWORK STRATEGY 2021 -2027

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Introduction

This strategy is intended to guide the development, maintenance, communication and information for the Upper Clutha Track Network (the Network) for the next 6 years (2021-2027). Upper Clutha residents view the existing extensive Network as a major nationally recognised, highly valued, community asset.

The development and maintenance of the Network rests with several organisations. There are a number of reasons for this, including land ownership, track usage, and the particular interests and mandate of each of the organisations contributing to the Network. This strategy provides a vehicle to enhance collaboration between the various groups involved in regard to the Network.

There are opportunities to use the tracks for tourism and economic development, enhancing the quality of life, the economical and physical health of the Upper Clutha region. We also want to collaborate with adjoining networks as part of the national network. Some potential commercial benefit from the Network is recognised. One of the challenges is to balance commercial use with wider community use so that everybody continues to have use of the tracks.

A key function of The Network is linking our communities, for recreation and commuting. A key risk to the Network is the need for ongoing maintenance of both the existing Network and new tracks as they are developed. As the Network becomes more extensive, user demand will increase, this will require collaboration between the organisations involved to ensure the ongoing success of the Network and all its constituent parts. A further risk is reverse sensitivities from developments and lost opportunities to expand the network when development occurs without assessing its potential for the tracks network.

Funding the development and maintenance of the Network will be sought from as many sources as possible, as there is no guaranteed source of funding for the future. Vision

A Network that serves the needs of the local community, visitors and the natural environment.

KEY STRATEGIES • Connect Upper Clutha Communities. The Network will connect the communities of the Upper Clutha. Work to complete the track network and link all our communities will continue to be key. • Complete tracks network to link all communities • Identify gaps in commuter network

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• Take advantage of other opportunities to add to the network as identified.

• Enable recreation opportunities for all walkers, bikers and horse riders on Upper Clutha tracks. The tracks network will offer a viable alternative to vehicle use. Specific commuter tracks will be developed. Wanaka is a popular visitor destination and there is a demand for the commercial use of the Network • Increase commuter tracks between communities • Identify horse trails • Increase accessible tracks (wheelchair/pushchair) • Develop plan for Sticky Forest • Review track information – access/track category/track users/track etiquette/toilets/rubbish/integrated signage • Establish guidelines for commercial volumes on tracks • Identify Back country/Alpine bike destinations • Develop fit for purpose children’s bike track • Advocate for non-vehicular access to the Network in Resource consents, Regional Plans, OIO, QLDC, NZTA, development plans, DOC management plans • Advocate for linking tracks in Development Plans and all planning processes.

• Manage, develop and maintain Upper Clutha tracks.

• Standards for development and maintenance are identified and agreed. • Each track identified for development must have a maintenance plan identified and agreed among the interested parties before development can commence • Those responsible for maintenance shall maintain the track network to identified standards • A register of MOU’s regarding track maintenance shall be kept by UCTT • Lead organisations responsible for maintenance will report annually to the UCTT on the delivery against the maintenance MOUs

• Plan collaboratively. Collaboration between UCTT, DOC and QLDC and key parties to the Network will maximise development of infrastructure and information for the tracks network. Land ownership challenges, resource limitations and conflicting demands makes planning for the tracks network across interest groups essential. • Link Network with pre-existing and planned similar networks. Scope of the Network

Urban Tracks: Within easy access from Lakes Wanaka, Luggate, Albert Town and Lake Hāwea townships. UPPER CLUTHA TRACKS NETWORK STRATEGY UPDATED 25/10/201 Page 3

Rural Tracks: principally but not exclusively North to the head of Lakes Hāwea and Wanaka to the Haast Pass, south to Crown Range, east to Lindis & west to Glendhu Bay. Upper Clutha Basin to the Motatapu River N. B. Tracks outside this scope may be developed in collaboration with other groups

UCTT

The DOC Track QLDC Network

other track developers and maintainers

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General Assumption: Tracks will be maintained to the class/grade to which they are built unless there is a specific Manager’s comment. Refer to key page 13 for track class, user group and MTB grade.

Network Tracks completed – maintenance and issues: *MTB Land Track User Description Location Grade Comment Action Manager Class Group

Urban Tracks: Within easy access from Lakes Wanaka and Hawea

BEACON POINT TRACK Lake Wanaka QLDC 1 1-3 1 MARINA - OUTLET foreshore BUTTERFIELDS WETLAND Hawea River DOC 3 1-3 1-2 TRACK Swingbridge access Pawson’s crossing Maintained by UCTT CAMERON’S CREEK LINK – QLDC 1 1-3 1 to Monteiths Rd for 3 years then QLDC

Loop track -Albert Track maintained by DEANS BANK TRACK (MTB) DOC 3 1-3 3-4 Town Bike Wanaka Dublin Bay to DUBLIN BAY TRACK DOC 3 1-3 Albert Town 2 Track maintained by EAST DUBLIN BAY UCTT 3 DOC DUBLIN BAY TO UCTT MAUNGAWERA ROAD Lake Hawea GLADSTONE TRACK QLDC 2 1-3 2 foreshore

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*MTB Land Track User Description Location Grade Comment Action Manager Class Group MILLENNIUM TRACK– GLENDHU BAY Waterfall Creek to Glendhu Lake Wanaka QLDC 3 1-3 3-4 carpark Foreshore Waterfall Creek to Ironside Trig GLENDHU BAY TRACK – Lake Wanaka Glendhu carpark to Glendhu QLDC 2 1-3 2 Foreshore campground Lake Wanaka EELY POINT TRACK QLDC 1 1-3 1 Foreshore HALLIDAY ROAD LINK link to UC River DOC 3 1-3 1 TRACK pawsons Bridge Track Developed as Work needed in forest HAWEA RIVER TRACK Hawea River DOC/QLDC 3 1-3 2 commuter track area DOC

Developed as HAWEA SCHOOL TRACK Hawea Flat QLDC 1 1-3 1-2 commuter track which is accessible to horses Look at an easement HIDDEN HILLS TRACK Mt Iron access DOC 3 1-3 na for a linking track HIKUWAI CONSERVATION Junior Bike Park – Albert Town DOC 3 1-3 2-3 AREA maintained by BW Outlet to Gunn Rd HIKUWAI LOOP TRACK DOC 3 1-3 3-4 Albert Town Gunn Rd to Outlet HIKUWAI LINK TRACK DOC 3 1-3 1 Track

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*MTB Land Track User Description Location Grade Comment Action Manager Class Group Leased and maintained LISMORE BIKE PARK Wanaka QLDC 2 1-3 Various by BW Luggate to Clutha LUGGATE CREEK TRACK DOC 1-3 1-3 1-3 River Part of the track does MT IRON TRACK Wanaka DOC 3 1-3 na Public access easement not meet standard for surface and/or width Albert Town – BW – MOU to maintain NEWCASTLE TRACK DOC 3 1-3 2-3 Luggate the existing trails Hawea Mountain Bike Bike Park with a Bike Wanaka QLDC variety of tracks to Track Noema Tce cater to all levels Part of this track Clutha River Mouth OUTLET TRACK QLDC/DOC 3 1-3 2 remains below width to Albert town standard Mt Aspiring Road ROYS PEAK TRACK DOC 3 1-3 na Public access easement to Summit BW – MOU to maintain STICKY FOREST Wanaka PF Olsen 5 1-3 Various the trails. UPPER CLUTHA RIVER Albert Town to DOC 3 1-3 3 TRACK Luggate WANAKA LAKEFRONT Lake Wanaka QLDC 1 1-3 1 TRACK Foreshore WATERFALL CREEK TRACK Lake Wanaka QLDC 1-2 1-3 2 - Stoney Creek Foreshore

Rural Tracks: North to the head of Lake Hawea, south to Crown Range, east to Lindis & west to Glendhu Bay.

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*MTB Land Track User Description Location Grade Comment Action Manager Class Group AWA NOHOAKA TRACK Grandview Range DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement BLUE NOSE TRACK Grandview DOC 5 5 NA Public access easement Glen Dene, Lake BOTTOM BAY TRACK DOC 3 2 2 Public access easement Hawea BREAST HILL TRACK Hawea DOC 5 5 4-5 Public Access Easement CARDRONA-CROM PACK TK Pisa Conservation DOC/WAC 5 5 4 (to Lowburn) Pisa boundary Area

Cardrona BW – MOU develop and CARDRONA BIKE PARK Cardrona Na Na Various Alpine Resort maintain event tracks CHAIN HILLS ACCESS TK Cluden valley DOC 5 5 3 Public access easement CLOUDY PEAK TRACK Argour, Tarras DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement CLUDEN CREEK TRACK Cluden valley DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement Glen Dene, Lake CRAIG BURN ACCESS TRACK DOC 3 2 3 Public access easement Hawea CROWN RANGE SUMMIT TO Pisa Conservation DOC 3 2 3 ROCK PEAK Area Grandview Range DEEP GULLY TRACK DOC 5 5 3-4 Public access easement southern access DIAMOND LAKE TRACK Mt Aspiring Road DOC 3 2 na DINGLE BURN PENINSULA Dingle Burn access DOC 3 2 3 Public access easement TRACK DINGLE BURN VALLEY Dingle Burn valley DOC 5 5 na TRACK DRY CREEK TRACK Argour, Tarras DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement Cluden to Chain DUNSTAN PASS TRACK DOC 5 5 Public access easement Hills 4

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*MTB Land Track User Description Location Grade Comment Action Manager Class Group Grandview Range EASTERN HILLS TRACK DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement southern access EMERALD BLUFFS LAKE Longview West Wanaka 2 3 na Privately owned track ACCESS TRACK Enviro Trust Glen Dene, Lake GLEN DENE RIDGE TRACK DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement Hawea Grandview Range GRANDVIEW CREEK TRACK DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement northern access GRANDVIEW MOUNTAIN DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement TRACK GRANDVIEW RIDGE TRACK Grandview Range DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement HUNTER VALLEY TRACK Hunter Valley DOC 2 5 3 ISTHMUS PEAK TRACK Glen Dene access DOC 3 2 5 Public access easement Snowfarm access KIRTLE BURN TRACK DOC 5 5 3 to Pisa Dingle Burn and LAKE HAWEA TRACK Hunter valley DOC 5 5 3 Public access easement access Old Faithful Road LINDIS PEAK TRACK DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement access LITTLE CRIFFEL TRACK Cardrona Valley DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement LOCHARBURN TRACK Queensberry DOC 5 5 na Public access easement LONG ACRE TRACK Chain Hills, Lindis DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement

LOWER TIMARU CREEK Timaru Valley DOC 5 5 na Public access easement

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*MTB Land Track User Description Location Grade Comment Action Manager Class Group West Wanaka MATAKITAKI ACCESS TRACK DOC 3 2 na Public access easement Bridge access McPHIES RIDGE TRACK Chain Hills, Cluden DOC 5 5 3-4 Public access easement MEG HUT PACK TRACK Pisa Range DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement MINARET BURN TRACK West Wanaka DOC 5 5 3-4 Public access easement Fern Burn carpark MOTATAPU TRACK DOC 5 5 na Public access easement access MOU WAHO ISLAND - Lake Wanaka DOC 3 2 na ARETHUSA POOL TK PARKINS BAY ACCESS Lake Wanaka DOC 3 2 2 Public access easement TRACK access Public access PISA RANGE RIDGE TRACK Pisa Ranges DOC 5 5 3-4 easements PLANK CREEK TO TUOHYS Pisa Range DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement SADDLE TRACK Grandview Range SANDY POINT TRACK DOC 2 1 na Public access easement access Head of Lake SAWYER BURN TRACK DOC 5 5 na Hawea SHILMAR TRACK Chain Hills, Lindis DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement SOUTH AWA NOHOAKA Grandview Range DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement TRACK Cardrona Valley SPOTTS CREEK TRACK DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement Road to Summit TIMARU HIGH RIVER TRACK Timaru Valley DOC 5 5 na Public access easement TINWALD BURN RIDGE Mt Pisa station DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement TRACK access to Pisa TUOHYS GULLY TRACK Cardrona Valley DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement

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*MTB Land Track User Description Location Grade Comment Action Manager Class Group

Grandview Range WEST COAST GULLY TRACK DOC 5 5 4 Public access easement southern access

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Implementation Plan 2021-2027

There are a mix of strategic (more likely to be achieved within the strategy period) and aspirational goals (maybe less likely to be achieved) in both projects and track development. Where consultation is required, for example with a private landowner, this is a necessary first step before planning for the project/track can proceed.

Development Projects Future Land Description Lead organisation Users Timeframe Funding Comments Owner/Manager Options Beneficiaries of the Waiting for District Plan Develop plan for Beginner BW Office of Treaty review Sticky Forest - expert Settlement Develop na Incl. sporting events, consistent filming & commercial QLDC/DOC Crown/DOC/QLDC all July 2021 commercial use users; policy Develop track etiquette and BW/QLDC/LWT/DOC All 2021 signage Distribute information Review and on signs and in develop track user BW/LWT na all 2021 publications, social information media etc

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Develop up to QLDC AP date map of track UCTT/QLDC All All 2021 submission network Includes all commercial Establish volumes DOC/ activities. Counters to be of use of high use DOC/QLDC all 2019 na QLDC installed on key tracks tracks and data collected Develop Annual planning meeting collaborative to be set up and further UCTT/DOC/QLDCBW/LWT na all ongoing na planning meetings as need arises processes with user groups. Relevant trails will be identified in planning Identify horse QLDC/DOC/ Horse QLDC/DOC documents; advise LWT trails Private Riders for promotion; address signage In conjunction with Explore increased QLDC Walking and accessibility to Cycling Strategy. Identify QLDC/ NZTA tracks (e.g. QLDC/DOC/BW all Ongoing current and potential private QLDC wheelchair, accessible tracks; pushchair access) coordinate with LWT for promotion and signage

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Development of New Tracks Trac User MTB Time Future Manager’s Lead Land Description k Group grad frame Funding Comments Organisation Owner Class e Options Cardrona Res. Consultation stage Cardrona- Private/LINZ/DO 2022 - Assoc. & 1/2 All Part of Twin Lakes Wanaka track C 2025 UCTT Project In Development Lower Cardrona UCTT Private/LINZ/DOC 3 All 2022 UCTT/Sponsorship Part of Twin Lakes River Project ALBERT TOWN BRIDGE TO FRYE Albert Town QLDC 2021 NZTA In development CRES Albert Town Link UCTT/QLDC/Albert Track (Templeton UCTT QLDC Families 2021 Town Community In development St) Association Commuter bike Roadside track when track Glendhu Bay UCTT & QLDC NZTA/QLDC NZTA road is widened – – Wanaka sectional QLDC to submit to Commuter bike NZTA when new track Luggate – UCTT & QLDC NZTA NZTA roads/improvemen Wanaka ts are proposed Present site Identify site for BW/DOC/QLD Community unsuitable for DOC/QLDC Families 1-2 2021 junior bike track C grants/DOC/QLDC expansion, new site to be identified

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UCTT/ Awaiting Corbridge Downs private Developer development Single track –Albert Town– development subject Dublin Bay bike UCTT DOC 2 All 2 None to DOC approval. track Part of Twin Lakes

Project Subject to resolution of legal road matter. Dublin Bay – Sponsor DOC, QLDC UCTT Fish & Maungawera UCTT 2 2 2 2021 ship, other Trusts, QLDC Game, DOC Road UCTT Part of Twin Lakes Project Maungawera Part of Twin Lakes UCTT QLDC 2 2025 Road Project Part of Twin Lakes Camphill Road UCTT QLDC 2 2025 Project Part of Twin Lakes Hawea Back Road UCTT QLDC 2 2025 Project Part of Twin Lakes Outlet to Hikuwai UCTT QLDC 2 2025 Project High Route CMS affected. Part of Twin Lakes Stevensons Arm UCTT QLDC 2 2022 Project CMS affected.

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Loop track around Eely Point Loop the Scout Den subject bike track QLDC QLDC Families 1-2 2021 Trusts to the Eely Point

Development Plan Deans Bank BW DOC Network Glendhu Bay Golf UCTT/Private/ UCTT to follow up re 2/3 2022 - course Tracks QLDC schedule of work UCTT to look at in Glendhu Bluff 2022 - conjunction with UCTT DOC Track 2025 above. Walking track only

Awaiting CMS review outcome and DoC HAWEA RIVER true UCTT/Trusts/Spons right – Dam to UCTT DOC 2/3 2021 capital works orship Camphill Rd permission. Part of Twin Lakes Project Work progressing, by Sponsor Cetral Otago Wanaka – Private, DOC, 2021- ship, other Queenstown Trail Cromwell track UCTT 2 2 2 COQTNT 2023 Trusts, UCTT, CODC, Network Trust but

central Govt stalled by Otago CMS Review. Makarora River Referred to Walking Crown Access Access Commission MAKARORA – 2022 UCTT/Trusts/Spons Awaiting DoC Capital Charteris covenant UCTT Private/DoC orship works approval. area track Walking track only

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QLDC/LINZ 2022 Trusts Walking track Lake Hawea Round UCTT Private Hill track Outlet Track to 2/3 3 2021 - Sponsorship Part of Twin Lake UCTT/BW QLDC Penrith Point 2022 Project Urban Track Consultation re plan QLDC Masterplan underway NEWCASTLE 2/3 2021 UCTT/Skycity Casino Awaiting DoC capital TRACK – extension UCTT DOC Community Trust Works approval to the Red Bridge Studholme Road 2 QLDC to check paper UCTT/QLDC Crown connection road re further plans Extension of West 2/3 Part of Twin River Wanaka track 2023 Track Project UCTT/Emerald Parkins Bay – Crown/Private Bluffs West Wanaka Track Newcastle Road Sponsor Completed December Private, ‘replacement’ ship, other Trusts, 2020 UCTT QLDC 1 1 1 2020 Hawea Flat – UCTT, QLDC, CLT, DOC Hawea River OCT Kane Road – Red UCTT/Trusts/Spons Part of Twin Lakes UCTT DOC 2 Bridge orship Project Motatapu River Sponsor Some small sections track stage 2 to UCTT Private, DOC 3 3 3 2025 ship, other Trusts, will not be rideable Matukituki River UCTT CMS affected

ASPIRATIONAL

TRACKS

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Makarora link Ongoing Consultation with track between LTNZ communities* Red Bridge to CMS Affected Maori Point (True UCTT DOC Left) Mt Brown – Maungawera Road* Mt Maude – Eg Quartz Creek & Private circuit* over Saddle CMS affected. Would Motatapu - UCTT require Landowner Arrowtown support Connection for Great Outlet Bridge over UCTT QLDC/DOC Ride Clutha River*

Part of OIO decision Hunter Valley Sentinel Peak via DOC unlikely to be Camp Creek* developed as difficult access Existing access Lake Hawea QLDC/DOC/ through Hunter UCTT Circuit Private Valley Station restricted Lake Wanaka QLDC/DOC/ UCTT Circuit Private

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* are aspirational tracks - even these aspirational tracks should have more comment – suggest aspirational form another table perhaps – but if they have been started in any way – negotiations with owners – they should be in the strategy – and put in the strategy that part of the plan that will be achieved in next 8 years

STANDARDS NEW ZEALAND - CLASSIFICATION OF TRACKS TKV01 Path TKV02 Short walk TKV03 Walking Track TKV04 Easy Tramping Track TKV05 Tramping Track TKV06 Route STANDARDS NEW ZEALAND - IDENITIFER VISITOR/ USER GROUP 1 Urban Residents 2 Short Stop Travelers 3 Day Visitors 4 Back Country Comfort Seeker 5 Back Country Adventurer

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6 Remoteness Seeker NEW ZEALAND MOUNTAIN BIKE TRACK GRADING SYSTEM 1 Easiest 2 Easy 3 Intermediate 4 Advanced 5 Expert 6 Extreme Na – not open to MTBs *Grading for MTB tracks are an approximation only

Reference documents: New Zealand Handbook: Tracks and Outdoor Visitor Structures - Standards New Zealand HB 8630:2004 Mountain Bike Track Grading System - The Kennett Bros 1995 Queenstown Lakes District Council – Cycle Trail Maintenance Specification, Draft April 2015 Queenstown Lakes District Council – Cycle Trail Design Standards & Specification, Draft April 2015.

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