Free or low cost events and activities to increase physical activity in the Selwyn District

There are many activities that are free or for low cost for anyone to join in Selwyn District. Listed below are some of the options available.

Banks Peninsula Walks www.bankspeninsulawalks.co.nz Find out about all the walking and tramping tracks on beautiful Banks Peninsula. Banks Peninsula Walking Festival www.facebook.com/bankspeninsulawalkingfestival/ Offers a wide variety of walks on the weekends in November each year. Be Active Programme Contact: Anna Wilson at Sport Canterbury An eight-week course suitable for people Phone: 03 373 5045 new or returning to activity, who want to Email: [email protected] have fun along the way. www.sportcanterbury.org.nz/Physical- Run each term at a variety of locations Activity/Green-Prescription/Be-Active-Programme- across the city and region. 1 Anyone 16 years and over with any level of ability welcome. The cost is $3 per session. Christchurch Walking Festival www.ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/whats- Offers many walks for every ability and on/?programme=7 interest during the spring school holidays (September/October) with several in the Selwyn District. Most walks are free, but some may have a cost for transport. Cycle Tracks and Trails www.sensationalselwyn.co.nz/cycling-biking/ Find out about mountain bike tracks or cycle trails including those on the Port Hills or The www.christchurchnz.com/what-to-see-and- Little River Rail Trail do/cycling-in-canterbury/selwyn/ Department of Conservation Areas Canterbury The Department of Conservation has www.doc.govt.nz/canterbury several reserves and conservation areas that can be explored on foot or by bike. Dog Parks www.selwyn.govt.nz/services/animal-control/dogs- Get some exercise with your dog at a local in-selwyn/where-can-my-dog-go-or-not-go reserve where your dog can be off the leash or at a dog park. Frocks on Bikes Email: [email protected] A non-competitive cycling group where people ride wearing every day clothing. www.facebook.com/Frocks-on-Bikes-Christchurch Monthly rides range from easy to moderate over distances between 5 and 25km. Women, men and cycle-savvy children welcome.

Community and Public Health Updated: October 2019 www.cph.co.nz Go Cycle Christchurch Email: [email protected] A FREE initiative that helps people gain confidence for commuter cycling. www.facebook.com/GoCycleChristchurch/ Individuals can request a one-on-one bike buddy. People are also invited to join ”short rides for beginners” events. Meet Up Rolleston Join this online network of local www.meetup.com/cities/nz/rolleston/ communities that meet offline about their shared interests and passions, including for Listings also available for other locations inlcuding walking, running and cycling groups. You Burnham, Dunsandel, Leeston, Lincoln and can also start your own Southbridge. Parkrun NZ Foster Parkrun An international initiative where FREE 5km www.parkrun.co.nz/foster/ fun runs take place every Saturday morning at 1000 destinations around the world. Joggers and walkers, dogs on leads and babies in buggies welcome! Parks and Playgrounds www.selwyn.govt.nz/facilities-and-parks/parks- There are lots of green spaces in your area reserves-and-open-spaces that you can visit with your family and friends. Swimming Pools Selwyn Aquatic Centre Make a splash at your local pool. www.selwyn.govt.nz/facilities-and-parks/selwyn- aquatic-centre A discounted entry fee is available at

Selwyn pools for those with a: Swimming Pools in Selwyn  Community Services Card; www.selwyn.govt.nz/facilities-and-  KiwiAble Leisure Card; or parks/swimming-pools  NZ SuperGold Card. Most indoor pools also run Learn to Swim programmes to help adults or children become more confident in the water. Most outdoor or paddling pools are only open during the summer (usually mid- November to late March). Walking Trails and Groups www.sensationalselwyn.co.nz/walking-areas/ Head outdoors, breathe in the air, and take in the views on one of many walking tracks www.christchurchnz.com/walk-canterbury/arthurs- and walkways. pass-and-selwyn/

Other useful links You could also try one of the following websites or links for more information  Selwyn Events Calendar lists many free to low cost community activities or events www.selwyn.govt.nz/services/events/events-calendar  Active Canterbury highlights upcoming events and programmes, as well as information on activities suitable for beginners or families www.activecanterbury.org.nz

Community and Public Health Updated: October 2019 www.cph.co.nz