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walking tracks 1 ESCAPE TO SELWYN JUST 20 MINUTES FROM CHRISTCHURCH

Sensational Selwyn stretches across the great Canterbury plains and is bounded by the mighty Rakaia and Waimakariri Rivers, with Arthur’s Pass National Park in the Southern Alps to the west and the Paciﬁc Ocean to the east.

For more information on what there is to see and do in Selwyn visit www.sensationalselwyn.co.nz

Selwyn District Council 2 Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston Ph: +64 3 347 2800

Arthur’s Pass National Park Visitors Information Centre State Highway 73, Arthur’s Pass Ph: +64 3 318 9211 CONTENTS

Track Grades 5 SELWYN MAP 6 Safety Information 8

Arthur’s Pass

SHORT WALKS Cockayne Nature Walk 9 Dobson Nature Walk 10 Lake Misery Walking Track 10 Millennium Walk 11 Old Coach Road 11 WALKING TRACKS Arthur’s Pass Historical Walk 12 Arthur’s Pass Walking Track 12 Bealey Valley 13 Devils Punchbowl Waterfall 13 TRAMPING TRACKS Avalanche Peak 14 Bealey Spur 14 Carroll Hut 15 Cass Saddle - Lagoon Saddle 16 Hawdon Hut 16 Mt Aicken 17 Mt Bealey 17 Mt Cassidy (Cons Track) 18 O’Malleys Track 18 Otira Valley 19 Temple Basin 19 ROUTES Avalanche Peak - Crow River 20 Carrington Hut 21 Casey Saddle - Binser Saddle 21 Edwards - Hawdon Via Tarn Col 22 Edwards Hut 22 Harman Pass - Taipo River 23 Harper Pass 24 Mingha - Deception (Goat Pass) 24 Three Passes 25 AREA MAP 26

walking tracks 1 SouthBridge, Lincoln & LEESTON

SHORT WALKS Harts Creek 28 Lincoln Historical Walk 29

WALKING TRACKS Coopers Lagoon 30 Little River Rail Trail 31 1: Christchurch (Hornby) to Prebbleton 31 2: Prebbleton to Lincoln 32 3: Lincoln to Ahuriri Reserve 32 4: Ahuriri Reserve to Motukarara 33 5: Motukarara to Birdlings Flat 33 6: Birdlings Flat to Little River 33

AREA MAP 34

Craigieburn Forest, Castle Hill, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park & Cave Stream SHORT WALKS Cave Stream Scenic Reserve 36

WALKING TRACKS Bridge Hill Walk 37 Castle Hill Limestone Reserve 37 Craigieburn Valley Track 38 Dracophyllum Flat Track 39 Helicopter Hill 39 Hogs Back Track 40 Hut Creek Walk 40 Lyndon Saddle 41 Mistletoe Track 41 Nature Trail 42 Sidle 73 Track 42

TRAMPING TRACKS Camp Saddle Track 43

AREA MAP 44

2 ARTHUR’S PASS SouthBridge, Lincoln & LEESTON Lake Coleridge

SHORT WALKS SHORT WALKS Harts Creek 28 Lake Coleridge Arboretum 46 Lincoln Historical Walk 29 Lake Coleridge Village Historical Walk 47 WALKING TRACKS WALKING TRACKS Coopers Lagoon 30 Lake Coleridge Tailrace Walk 48 Little River Rail Trail 31 Rakaia Gorge Walking Track 49 1: Christchurch (Hornby) to Prebbleton 31 2: Prebbleton to Lincoln 32 Rockwood Bush Walk 50 3: Lincoln to Ahuriri Reserve 32 Washpen Falls 51 4: Ahuriri Reserve to Motukarara 33 TRAMPING TRACKS 5: Motukarara to Birdlings Flat 33 Peak Hill 52 6: Birdlings Flat to Little River 33 Te Araroa (The Long Pathway): AREA MAP 34 New Zealand’s National Walkway 53 Arboretum Track 55

Craigieburn Forest, Castle Hill, Korowai Torlesse Road Connection To Lake Hill Track 55 Tussocklands Park & Cave Stream Lake Hill To Homestead Road 55 SHORT WALKS AREA MAP 56 Cave Stream Scenic Reserve 36

WALKING TRACKS Bridge Hill Walk 37 Springfield, Darfield, Kirwee & Glentunnel Castle Hill Limestone Reserve 37 SHORT WALKS Craigieburn Valley Track 38 Darfield Town Walk - Walkway A 58 Dracophyllum Flat Track 39 Darfield Town Walk - Walkway B 59 Helicopter Hill 39 Hogs Back Track 40 WALKING TRACKS Hut Creek Walk 40 Glentunnel Millennium Walk 60 Lyndon Saddle 41 Kirwee Walk 60 Mistletoe Track 41 Kowai Bush Walk 61 Nature Trail 42 Sidle 73 Track 42 AREA MAP 62

TRAMPING TRACKS Camp Saddle Track 43

AREA MAP 44

walking tracks 3 SELWYN CYCLING & BIKING

Aquados Tour Of Selwyn Route 64 Avoca Homestead (Hut) 64 Broken River Ski Field Road 65 Broken River Ski Field Road To Camp Saddle 65 Craigieburn Valley & Lyndon Saddle Loop 66 Dracophyllum Flat Track 67 Hogs Back Mountain Bike Track 67 Little River Rail Trail 68 1: Christchurch (Hornby) to Prebbleton 68 2: Prebbleton to Lincoln 69 3: Lincoln to Ahuriri Reserve 69 4: Ahuriri Reserve to Motukarara 70 5: Motukarara to Birdlings Flat 70 6: Birdlings Flat to Little River 71 Mt White Road 71 Poulter Valley 72 Starvation Gully To Trig M 72 Trig M To Coach Stream 73

AREA MAP 74

ICONS KEY:

30 ROUTE MINUTES Short Walking Tramping Route Biking Time to Walk Track Track Track finish

1.1 GRADE3 INTERMEDIATE DOC KILOMETRES DOWNHILL Length Level of Level of Department of Wheelchair of walk Intensity Difficulty Conservation Track Accessible

4 TRACK GRADES

Short Walk • Easy walking for up to an hour • Track is well formed, with an even surface • There may be steps or slopes • Suitable for people of most abilities and fitness levels • Stream and river crossings are bridged • Walking shoes required

Walking Track • Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day • Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy • Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities • Clearly signposted • Stream and river crossings are bridged • Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required

Tramping Track • Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking • Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections • Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high-level backcountry skills and experience. Navigation and survival skills required • Track has markers, poles or rock cairns • Expect unbridged stream and river crossings • Tramping/hiking boots required

Route ROUTE • Challenging overnight tramping/hiking • Track unformed and natural, may be rough, muddy or very steep • Suitable for people with high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience. Navigation and survival skills required • Complete self sufficiency required • Track has markers, poles or rock cairns • Expect unbridged stream and river crossings • Sturdy tramping/hiking boots required

walking tracks 5 Grey Hurunui District District

Driving times to Christchurch International Airport

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! Town ¯ 90mins Railway State Highway Park and Conservation Land Selwyn District Boundary Westland 60mins Rangiora District Waimakariri

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R a Sout hbr idge k a i a R i v e r ! 0 10 20 km Ashburton Rakaia H ut s District !

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS: Emergencies Fire, Police & Ambulance 111 Arthur’s Pass Police Station: +64 3 318 9212 Darfield Police Station: +64 3 318 8002 Medical Centre: +64 3 318 8511 Leeston Police Station: +64 3 378 0150 Medical Centre: +64 3 324 3850

6 Grey Hurunui District District

Arthur’s Pass

KEY Southbridge, Lincoln & Leeston ! Town Legend Craigieburn Forest, State Highway ! TownCastle Hill, Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands 90mins Railway ¯ Park & Conservation Park & Cave Stream Land State Highway Lake Coleridge Park and Conservation Land Selwyn District Springfield, Darfield, Boundary Selwyn District Boundary Westland 60mins Rangiora Kirwee & Glentunnel District Waimakariri

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R a Sout hbr idge k a i a R i v e r ! 0 10 20 km Ashburton Rakaia H ut s District !

Lincoln Police Station: +64 325 2800 Medical Centre: +64 3 325 2411 Rolleston Police Station: +64 3 347 9248 Medical Centre: +64 3 347 8848 Selwyn District Council +64 3 347 2800 or +64 3 318 8338

walking tracks 7 Safety Information Weather • The weather in Selwyn can be unpredictable and change suddenly. Please check local weather forecasts before setting out. Skills and Experience • Refer to the track grades to choose a track that best suits your level of ability and fitness. Take sufficient supplies • Make sure you have enough food, clothing, equipment and emergency rations for the worst-case scenario. • Take an appropriate means of communication. Cell coverage is limited in remote areas. Plan Ahead • Pack all appropriate equipment and make sure you tell someone your plans before you head off. This includes where you are going, whom you are going with, when you are departing and when you expect to return. Track Status • For Department of Conservation Tracks, please check the track status with them directly www.doc.govt.nz. • For other tracks, please contact land owners for track status. Dogs • Dogs are not permitted in National Park, Kura Tawhiti (Castle Hill) or anywhere where there are ground dwelling birds. All other Department of Conservation Tracks allow dogs on a leash (under control). For tracks on private land, please contact the land owner directly as many of these tracks go through working farms and stations. Times to complete each walk and bike track are gto be used as a guide only. The information in this guide is intended to provide general information to the public. All reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the information is true and accurate to the best of Selwyn District Council’s knowledge but we cannot accept any liability for its accuracy or content.

8 Arthur’s Pass, the South Island’s first National Park is ARTHUR’S PASS known for its immense natural beauty and rare flora and fauna. In the Village you will find accommodation, cafés, basic groceries and the Department of Conservation Visitors Information Centre, where there are public toilets.

SHORT WALKS 1. COCKAYNE NATURE WALK 30 800 MINUTES DOC RETURN METRES This rough loop track winds through the diverse podcarp broadleaf forest of the West Coast. It climbs up over a small hill and comes out near SH73 with a short track leading back to the car park. The track is named after Dr Leonard Cockayne, a renowned botanist who provided the original inspiration to create Arthur’s Pass National Park.

The track starts from the car park at the end of the side road, just on the west side of the Kellys Creek SH73 bridge, 17km west of Arthur’s Pass. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass.

walking tracks 9 ARTHUR’S PASS 2. DOBSON NATURE WALK 15 750 DOC MINUTES METRES This track is located on the summit of Arthur’s Pass and offers a good introduction to the sub-alpine and alpine plants of this area, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The alpine flowers are in bloom from November to February. An excellent self-guided booklet about the different native plants and their habitats is available from the Arthur’s Pass Visitor Centre. The track starts at the Temple Basin car park, crossing the main road about 200m from the car park. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass.

3. LAKE MISERY WALKING TRACK 20 1 DOC MINUTES KILOMETRE This link track turns off the Dobson Nature Walk and goes through to the Otira Valley Track when Lake Misery is low (when the lake is high the boardwalk is under water!). Walk through tall red tussock to the Otira Valley Track and then either walk up the Otira Valley Track to the footbridge or down to the car park on SH73. The track starts off the Dobson Nature Walk. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass.

10 4. MILLENNIUM WALK ARTHUR’S PASS 10 MINUTES DOC RETURN This short walk, part of which is suitable for prams, goes through a little stone bridge where you can see Avalanche Creek Waterfall. Small trout are often seen from the historic bridge. From here, a steeper section leads to a viewing platform closer to the waterfall. Start beside the Visitor Centre. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass.

5. OLD COACH ROAD 30 1.1 DOC MINUTES KILOMETRES This pleasant forest walk follows a gently-graded section of the century-old coach road and leads back to the shelter on a more recent track. The coach road was cut into the hillside to avoid the Bealey riverbed, which is prone to floods. Sections of old rock-walling are still visible along one part of the track. It is suitable for all-terrain baby buggies. At the northern end of the track there is a rope handrail. This can be used for guidance, so visitors may shut their eyes and use their other senses to move through the forest. Starts and finishes near Greyneys Shelter, 6km south of Arthur’s Pass village. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass.

walking tracks 11 ARTHUR’S PASS WALKING TRACKS 6. ARTHUR’S PASS HISTORICAL WALK 1.5 HOURS DOC RETURN This leisurely, easy walk takes you around Arthur’s Pass village to historic sites. At each site, photographs show how the village used to look in the early 1900s. A pamphlet for this walk is available from the Arthur’s Pass Visitor Centre. Start at Visitor Centre. Toilets at Visitor Centre. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass.

7. ARTHUR’S PASS WALKING TRACK 80 3.4 DOC MINUTES KILOMETRES ONE WAY This new walk, linking a series of tracks, now provides the chance to travel from Arthur’s Pass village to view the Dobson Memorial at Arthur’s Pass summit. The walk presents the best of Arthur’s Pass, and features diverse alpine vegetation, waterfalls, wetlands and rich history, interspersed with stunning views of the mountains. The track gradient is generally gentle, with some steep steps either side of Bridal Veil Creek. Start at the Punchbowl, Bealey Chasm (Jacks Hut) or Temple Basin car parks to walk all or part of the track and return the same way. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass.

12 8. BEALEY VALLEY ARTHUR’S PASS 4 HOURS DOC RETURN This is an attractive, well-graded walk through mountain beech forest to the base of Mt Rolleston. The track is bridged across the Bealey River at ‘The Chasm’. It then goes through a tussock clearing and into the forest again before reaching the river. Start at the carpark 3km North of Arthur’s Pass Village on SH73. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass. The Upper Bealey Valley is subject to avalanche hazard in winter. Please heed the warning signs.

9. DEVILS PUNCHBOWL WATERFALL 1 2 DOC HOUR KILOMETRES RETURN The most popular walk in Arthur’s Pass. The track goes up the side of the Bealey River and over two footbridges before zig-zagging up the steps through mountain beech forest to the waterfall’s base. The top of this spectacular fall (131 metres) can be seen from the main road, but a walk to the base of the waterfall is well worth doing. A signpost just north of Arthur’s Chalet points to the car park where the walk starts. Return the same way. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass.

walking tracks 13 ARTHUR’S PASS TRAMPING TRACKS 10. Avalanche Peak 6-8 CHALLENGING HOURS DOC RETURN STEEP This is the most popular day walking peak at Arthur’s Pass. It is the only peak in Arthur’s Pass that is marked by a poled route to the summit. The climb is 1100m from the village and on a fine day, visitors will be rewarded with fine views of the surrounding peaks, particularly of Mt Rolleston and the Crow Glacier on its southern face. This is an extremely steep and rocky journey to the top of an 1833m peak. It is steep and exposed to the weather, with sheer drops in some places. It should not be attempted in poor visibility or high winds. Plan and prepare well for a safe and enjoyable trip. There are two tracks to the summit– Scotts Track and Avalanche Peak Track. Both start from Arthur’s Pass Village. In winter this track is subject to avalanche hazard. In winter conditions you must carry snow and ice climbing equipment and know how to use it. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass.

11. BEALEY SPUR 4-6 12 DOC HOURS KILOMETRES RETURN This walk has stunning views in fine weather. It is often a good choice when north-westerly winds are bringing rain to Arthur’s Pass. Being further east, it is drier in these conditions. The track climbs gently up the spur through

14 mountain-beech forest. In summer look out for red- ARTHUR’S PASS flowering mistletoe/pirirangi near the start of the track. Higher up, the track passes through tussock grasslands and subalpine scrub and passes near several tarns. There are expansive views of the Waimakariri River valley and surrounding mountains. The track ends at an historic hut, used by musterers in the days when this area was used for summer grazing for sheep. Track starts from the end of Cloudesley Road, off the main highway near the Bealey Hotel, 14km south of Arthur’s Pass Village. Parking is available near the base of Cloudesley Road. Walk up the private road to access track. Toilet at hut. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass.

12. Carroll Hut 6 12 CHALLENGING DOC HOURS KILOMETRES RETURN STEEP This track is a steep climb through rata/kamahi forest and subalpine scrub. This leads onto the tussock grasslands which surround the hut on the Kelly Range. On fine days there are good views from the saddle behind the hut looking down the Taramakau River to the West Coast. Starts at the Kellys Creek car park beside SH73, 3km north of Otira Village. Toilet at hut. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass.

walking tracks 15 ARTHUR’S PASS 13. CASS SADDLE - LAGOON SADDLE 2-3 SHUTTLE 6-7 HOURS DOC DAY LOOP Required PER DAY This track is in the dry mountains east of the Main Divide and contains stunning views from around Lagoon Saddle. A 20-bunk hut midway makes it a good weekend tramp. Start from either the car park at the end of Cora Lynn road (Lagoon Saddle end) or the car park beside the Cass River. This car park at the Cass end is prone to vandalism so it is safer to park in the Cass settlement itself or at the Lagoon Saddle end. Facilities: Cass Saddle Hut, Hamilton Hut, West Harper Hut, Lagoon Saddle Shelter, Lagoon Saddle Hut, Bealey Hut. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass. River crossing and basic route finding skills needed. In winter, this route also requires experience assessing avalanche terrain.

14. Hawdon Hut 1-2 2-3 DOC DAYS RETURN HOURS PER DAY This is an easy tramp up river flats to a new hut. A fantastic family tramp. Starting point: Hawdon Shelter on Mt White Road; turn off SH73, 24km east of Arthur’s Pass village. Toilet at Hut. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass. River crossing and basic route finding skills needed.

16 15. Mt Aicken ARTHUR’S PASS 3-4 CHALLENGING HOURS DOC RETURN STEEP The track passes an old pipeline that fed an electricity generator used during the rail tunnel construction. The track then climbs steeply to the forest edge. The track ends at the bushline. Routes beyond the bushline are not marked. For experienced alpine trampers only. The track begins from the Devils Punchbowl Waterfall car park. The turnoff is signposted 15 minutes up the Devils Punchbowl Waterfall track. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass. In winter this track is subject to avalanche hazard. In winter conditions you must carry snow and ice climbing equipment and know how to use it.

16. Mt Bealey 3-4 CHALLENGING HOURS DOC RETURN STEEP A tramping track zig-zags through the beech forest onto the main ridge leading to Mt Bealey. The track ends at the bushline. Routes beyond the bushline are not marked. For experienced alpine trampers only. Starts at a small car park on the south side of Rough Creek. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass. In winter this track is subject to avalanche hazard. In winter conditions you must carry snow and ice climbing equipment and know how to use it.

walking tracks 17 ARTHUR’S PASS 17. Mt Cassidy (Cons Track) 3-4 CHALLENGING HOURS DOC RETURN STEEP This track follows a very steep crested ridge from the north side of Punchbowl Creek. The track ends at the bushline where there are good views of Arthur’s Pass village. Routes beyond the bushline are not marked. Start at Devils Punchbowl car park. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass. In winter this track is subject to avalanche hazard. In winter conditions you must carry snow and ice climbing equipment and know how to use it.

18. O’Malleys Track 45 2 CHALLENGING DOC GENTLE MINUTES KILOMETRES SLOPE This is the first section of an overnight route up the Waimakariri River. The track sidles through Mountain beech forest along slopes above the river. After 45 minutes, drop down to the destination, a large open area dotted with scrubby Matagouri. This is known as Turkey Flat, a huge fan of alluvium disgorged from Jordan Stream, a side-stream of the Waimakariri River. The track continues further up the Waimakariri valley for overnight tramps and routes. Starting point: The car park entrance is on a sharp bend at the Christchurch end of the long one-way Bealey Bridge across the Waimakariri River, 10km east from Arthur’s Pass. Toilet at the start of track. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass.

18 19. Otira Valley ARTHUR’S PASS 2 CHALLENGING DOC HOURS GENTLE RETURN SLOPE This relatively easy graded track follows up a deep alpine valley on the northern side of Mt Rolleston. It climbs over an old glacial moraine, then follows the contour through subalpine scrub and tussock to the Otira River footbridge. On a good day this is an awesome walk to view the summer alpine flowers. Start at car park beside SH73, just north of Arthur’s Pass summit. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass. The track finishes at the footbridge. Travel past this point requires map reading and route finding skills. For experienced alpine trampers and mountaineers only. This track is subject to an avalanche hazard in winter.

20. Temple Basin 3 2.4 CHALLENGING 500m DOC HOURS KILOMETRES RETURN VERICAL A nature photographer’s dream, the track zig-zags up the hill to an open tussock basin and the Temple Basin Ski Club buildings. Magnificent views of Mt Rolleston/ Kaimatau across the valley are visible on a clear day. Starts above the bush-line at the SH73 roadside car park, 5km north of Arthur’s Pass township. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass. Toilet at Lockwood Shelter (day shelter with toilets at ski field).

walking tracks 19 ARTHUR’S PASS ROUTES 21. Avalanche Peak - Crow River

DAY SHUTTLE LOOP 2 STEEP DOC ROUTE Required CLIMB This route makes a good weekend trip, all against a backdrop of some of the best features of Arthur’s Pass National Park—glaciers, mountain peaks and ice-fed rivers. Crow Hut is situated at the bush edge in an alpine meadow. This route is steep, exposed to the weather, and precipitous in some places. It is not continuously marked, and at times you need to be able to find your own way. It should not be attempted in poor visibility or high winds. Start at Arthur’s Pass Village. Toilet at Crow Hut. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass. River crossing, map reading and route finding skills essential. In winter this route also requires experience assessing avalanche terrain and the use of ice axes and crampons.

20 22. Carrington Hut ARTHUR’S PASS

2 DAYS 4-6 HOURS DOC ROUTE RETURN PER DAY This walk leads up to the braided riverbed of the Waimakariri River and through to a large hut in the headwaters, nestled at the base of the Southern Alps. If the Waimakariri is low, start from Klondyke Corner. Otherwise, proceed from the car park just before the one lane bridge over the Waimakariri River (on the Christchurch side). Toilet at Anti Crow Hut, Carrington Hut. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass. River crossing and basic route finding skills needed.

23. Casey Saddle - Binser Saddle

2 DAYS 8 HOURS DOC ROUTE RETURN PER DAY This is a pleasant two-day tramp. Cross easy saddles on well-defined tracks through an open Mountain beech/ Tawhai rauriki forest. Plan for fairly long days. Walkers must take camping gear to camp at the Casey Hut site. Start at Andrew’s Shelter on Mt White Road; turn off SH73, 24km east of Arthur’s Pass village. Toilet at the old Casey Hut site. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass. No significant river crossings but you may need to ford some side streams after heavy rain.

walking tracks 21 ARTHUR’S PASS 24. Edwards - Hawdon via Tarn Col 2-3 SHUTTLE DOC ROUTE DAYS Required A challenging but stunning trip over two alpine passes with tarns and steep creekbed travel. Start at Greyneys shelter (5km south of Arthur’s Pass on SH73). Toilet at Edwards Hut, Hawdon Hut. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass. River crossing, map reading and route finding skills essential. In winter this route also requires experience assessing avalanche terrain and the use of ice axes and crampons.

25. Edwards Hut

2 DAYS 5 HOURS DOC ROUTE RETURN PER DAY Route features riverbed travel and bush tracks that lead to Edwards Hut, situated at the base of a U-shaped glacial valley. Start at Greyneys Shelter (5km south of Arthur’s Pass on SH73). Toilet at Edwards Hut. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass. River crossing and basic route finding skills needed.

22 26. Harman Pass - Taipo River ARTHUR’S PASS 3-4 SHUTTLE STEEP DOC ROUTE DAYS Required CLIMB Southern Alps crossing with long river valleys to east and west. There are many river crossings, and alpine skills are necessary. If the Waimakariri is low start from Klondyke Corner. Otherwise, proceed from the car park just before the one lane bridge over the Waimakariri River (on the Christchurch side). Toilet at Carrington Hut, Julia Hut, Dillions Hut, Carroll Hut. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass. River crossing, map reading and route finding skills essential. In winter this route also requires experience assessing avalanche terrain and the use of ice axes and crampons.

walking tracks 23 ARTHUR’S PASS 27. Harper Pass 4-5 SHUTTLE STEEP DOC ROUTE DAYS Required CLIMB Historic east-west route over a Southern Alps pass. Harper Pass was the main pathway to and from the West Coast for Ma-ori when trading pounamu (greenstone). It continued to be an important route during the gold rush in 1864–65. This trip starts at Aickens car park beside SH73, 5km west of Otira township. The trip finishes at the shelter and car park at Windy Point, just off Lewis Pass Highway (SH7). Toilet at Locke Stream Hut , Number 3 Hut, Hurunui Hut, Hope Kiwi Lodge. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass. River crossing, map reading and route finding skills essential.

28. Mingha - Deception (Goat Pass) 2-3 SHUTTLE DOC ROUTE DAYS Required Cross the Southern Alps main divide at Goat Pass. Multiple river crossings are required—do not attempt if flows are high or rain is forecast. Start at the Morrison footbridge (4km west of Otira township) or Greyneys Shelter (5km south of Arthur’s Pass village) Toilet at Goat Pass Hut. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass. River crossing, map reading and route finding skills essential.

24 29. Three Passes ARTHUR’S PASS 4-5 SHUTTLE DOC ROUTE DAYS Required One of the classics. An east-west traverse over the Southern Alps over Harman, Whitehorn and Browning passes. Ice axe and crampons required. If the Waimakariri is low start from Klondyke Corner. Otherwise, proceed from the car park just before the one lane bridge over the Waimakariri River (on the Christchurch side). Toilet at Carrington Hut, Park Morpeth Hut, Harman Hut, Grassy Flats Hut. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass. River crossing, map reading and route finding skills essential. Ice axes and crampons should be carried and in winter this route also requires experience assessing avalanche terrain.

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Starting via Springston – take Days Road to Coes Ford. Starting via Springston – take Days Road Travel for At the ford turn left into The Lake Road. of Lower approximately 14.5 km to the intersection Lower Lake Lake Road and Harts Road. Turn left into not far Road and turn left again onto a small bridge Domain, from the corner at the AA signpost Lakeside car park. where a shingle road will take you to the

white heron, pied stilts and more. swans, pukekos, Canada geese, several species of duck, swans, pukekos, Canada geese, several known to reside in the area include: white swans, black known to reside in the area include: white has a pleasant and sheltered spot for picnics. Birdlife has a pleasant and sheltered spot for picnics. but be prepared to lift over fences. The reserve entrance but be prepared to lift over fences. The pushchairs are suitable, each way. Sturdy all-terrain-style is a pin return track and takes approximately 20 minutes is a pin return track bird and wildlife. A great walk for children and families, it bird and wildlife. A great a camouflaged hut set out on the Lake for easy viewing of a camouflaged hut set seen through the trees. The walkway ends at the Bird Hide, The walkway ends at the Bird Hide, seen through the trees. of Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere can be walkway. Glimpses wooded swamp area. Take care to keep to the boarded wooded swamp area. easy. After crossing a stile, the track leads into a densely easy. After crossing during the summer while these are in flower. The track is during the summer Species of native flaxes line the creek and are spectacular Species of native flaxes by yellow markers. minutes. The track is clearly marked open for about 10-15 to the creek. Here you walk along a stop bank track in the a stop bank track Here you walk along to the creek. bush to walk through before the track takes you parallel track takes you parallel through before the bush to walk Starting at the reserve car park, there is a copse of native there is a copse the reserve car park, Starting at

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Closest town: Lincoln are exposed so hats and sunscreen are essential. are exposed so hats Closest town: Springston. public access all year. Some areas This track is open to Lincoln The walk starts from the Liffey Cottage, James Street, The walk starts from the Liffey Cottage, take you to the car park. take you to AA signpost Lakeside Domain, where a shingle road will where a shingle road Lakeside Domain, AA signpost turn left off Lower Lake Road onto a small bridge at theonto a small bridge Lower Lake Road turn left off Lake Road. Just after the intersection of The Lake Road, of The Lake Just after the intersection Lake Road. past the Lakeside Hall, until Harts Road becomes Lower Road becomes Hall, until Harts past the Lakeside get to Harts Road. Turn left onto Harts Road. Continue on Harts Road. Continue Road. Turn left onto get to Harts the intersection of Cowans and Bealey Roads), until you Roads), and Bealey of Cowans the intersection Sedgemere Road. Continue on this road (turning right atroad (turning on this Continue Road. Sedgemere the pub. Follow this road until it becomes Southbridgeuntil it becomes this road Follow the pub. Starting via Southbridge – turn left into Taumutu Road at Road Taumutu into left – turn via Southbridge Starting

or download a copy from the Sensational Selwyn website. or download a copy from the Sensational available from the Lincoln Library or Lincoln Event Centre available from the Lincoln Library or Lincoln and buildings along the way. A brochure for this walk is and buildings along the way. A brochure around the township of Lincoln, with historical landmarks around the township the extended walk will take 1.5 hours. Both offer a trail the extended walk will The Lincoln Historical Precinct walk takes 45 minutes and The Lincoln Historical W ical r Histo 2. Lincoln

rs Lagoon oope Closest town: Southbridge. Turn right into Inwoods Road. Follow Inwoods Road for Turn right into Inwoods Road. Follow Inwoods Road. approximately 4km until it becomes McEvedys you reach Travel 2.4km down McEvedys Road until Road a small bridge and carpark. Note: McEvedys 1km. becomes a gravel road after approximately Starting point for Coopers Lagoon is near Southbridge Starting point for Coopers Lagoon is near Christchurch. and approximately 80 minutes drive from on High Via Southbridge – travel through Southbridge Milltown Road Street towards the sea and turn left into around a few (approximately 2km). Milltown Road winds corners then ends at a crossroad intersection.

places. more challenging option as it is stony and steep in some more challenging option as it is stony and or choose to walk back along the beach. The beach is the or choose to walk back you can walk back along the Lagoon track to the car park, you can walk back along and takes a turn to the right into the sand dunes. Here and takes a turn to the After 30 minutes, the track bordering the Lagoon ends After 30 minutes, the dunes makes for a rejuvenating walk. dunes makes for a rejuvenating and exciting. Being able to hear the sea just beyond the and exciting. Being The track is sandy but firm, flat and wide. The beach is wild firm, flat and wide. The beach is wild The track is sandy but walking track suitable for families and people of all ages. walking track suitable species of duck and bittern. Overall this is a pleasant species of duck and are; white swans, black swans, pukekos, spoonbill, several swans, pukekos, spoonbill, several are; white swans, black stop and observe the birdlife. Birds that live in the area stop and observe the abundant birdlife and classic wetland flora. Take time to abundant birdlife and lagoon wetlands with a wild coastal walk. Expect to see walk. Expect with a wild coastal lagoon wetlands coast, and south of Taumutu. A great outing, it combines A great outing, it combines south of Taumutu. coast, and Coopers Lagoon, a wetland reserve, is just inland from the is just inland a wetland reserve, Coopers Lagoon,

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Closest town: Christchurch. for strong currents that makes swimming dangerous. swimming that makes currents for strong for windy and exposed conditions. The beach is known is known The beach conditions. and exposed for windy This track is open to public access all year. Be prepared prepared Be year. all access to public open is track This Shands Rd where a small car park is available. on Shands Rd - Halswell Junction Rd intersection This section starts about 400m south of the This section starts about 400m south of

road trail just after the Trices Rd intersection. pick up the off- Prebbleton, turn left into Birches Rd and to Lincoln), use the cycle lanes along Springs Rd through to Lincoln), use the cycle lanes along Springs To connect to the next section of the Rail Trail (that goes To connect to the next section of the Rail Selwyn District. taking users through to the village of Prebbleton in the taking users through to the village of Prebbleton the south side of Marshs Rd to the old railway corridor the south side of Marshs Rd to the old railway intersection with Marshs Rd, crosses the road and follows intersection with Marshs Rd, crosses the This section is sealed and follows Shands Rd to the This section is sealed and follows Shands

Christchurch (Hornby) to Prebbleton completion times. Altogether the trail is 45km. completion times. Altogether 1: Rail Trail - Section 4. Little River in total - see each section for There are six sections busy road between Little River and Christchurch. busy road between Little region at close quarters, while avoiding the traffic on the avoiding the traffic quarters, while region at close trail catering for walkers and cyclists wishing to view the cyclists wishing to view for walkers and trail catering established to transform the former railway route into a railway route to transform the former established was River Rail Trail Trust Christchurch-Little In 2003 the ail River Rail Tr 4-9 Little

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directions. surroundings and is wide enough to enable cycling in both to enable cycling and is wide enough surroundings alongside the original railway line through pleasant rural line through pleasant the original railway alongside Rd, and then James St, to the township of Lincoln. It runs township of Lincoln. James St, to the Rd, and then Birchs pathway alongside off-road ashphalt and is a 7km Rd-Trices Rd intersection starts at the Birchs This section subsections. of Lincoln to the Ahuriri Reserve using a number of of Lincoln to the Ahuriri Reserve using This section of the Rail Trail connects the township This section of the Rail Trail connects the Lincoln to Ahuriri Reserve Prebbleton to Lincoln 2: 2: Section - Tr ail r Rail Rive Little 5. 3: Rail Trail - Section 6. Little River

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Toilets at Catons Bay and in the Little River township. Toilet block and car parking area provided on Park Rd. Toilet block and car parking area provided

Closest town: Little River Closest town: Motukarara. Closest town: Motukarara. This section starts on Poranui Beach Rd. This section starts at Motukarara, off Park Rd. This section starts at Motukarara, off Park Rd. Park on the grass verge. Rd. Park on the grass The Ahuriri Section starts at the eastern end of Neills The Ahuriri Section

metres from the Little River township. Rail Trail currently ends at Kinloch Road, a few hundred Rail Trail currently ends at Kinloch Road, embankment beside Te Roto o Waiewa (Lake Forsyth). The embankment beside Te Roto o Waiewa Most of this section traverses along the old railway Most of this section traverses along the

Birdlings Flat to Little River 6: ection 9. Little River Rail Trail - S magnificent views of the surroundings and the prolific birdlife. magnificent views of the surroundings and users of its sensitivity and value to the environment. users of its sensitivity embankment Waihora/Lake Ellesmere, where the railway affordingis raised above the lake and adjoining wetlands, importance of this wetland ecosystem and inform Rail Trailimportance of this wetland alongside TeMost of this section of the Rail Trail runs wildlife, and provide interpretation signage to promote thewildlife, and provide Canterbury are working together to enhance the wetland forCanterbury are working Motukarara to Birdlings Flat Ellesmere Trust (WET), Rail Trail Trust and EnvironmentEllesmere Trust (WET), 5: Rail Trail - Section 8. Little River is a key attraction of this unique wetland area. The Waihora of this unique is a key attraction impact of disturbance on the visiting bird life. The bird life bird life. The bird on the visiting impact of disturbance away onto farmland for approximately 1.7km to reduce the 1.7km to reduce farmland for approximately away onto The route is adjacent to the Halswell Canal but deviatesis adjacent to the Halswell The route gravel. surface is hardpacked is off-road and the This section

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walking tracks 35 T Craigieburn Forest, Castle Hill, Korowai orlesse T usso ck lands Par k & Cave S tream SHORT WALKS 1. CAVE STREAM SCENIC RESERVE 30 1.46 DOC MINUTES KILOMETRES RETURN Two short tracks lead from the reserve carpark to the cave entrances. The track to the upstream entrance goes north, through a diverse karst (limestone) landscape of solution holes, rillenkarren (water-grooved rocks) and sculptured rock formations. The track to the downstream entrance drops south of the terraces to Broken River and then down the river to the cave entrance. Walkers going through the cave can use the downstream entrance to the south of the car park A circular track leads to the edge of a terrace overlooking the outflow entrance of the cave. The limestone formations nearby were the setting for the filming of ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’. Start at the reserve on SH73 between the Broken River road bridge and Craigieburn Forest Park entrance. Pit toilet. Closest town: Springfield. Please observe the warning signs about entering the cave – it has claimed lives. You must be properly equipped if you plan to walk through the cave.

36 T Craigieburn Forest, Castle Hill, Korowai WALKING TRACKS orlesse T usso ck lands Par k & Cave S tream 2. Bridge Hill Walk 20 MINUTES DOC RETURN There are panoramic views of Castle Hill Basin and the Torlesse Range in the east from Bridge Hill. Look for the distinctive Torlesse Gap ‘notch’ in the ridge. The Craigieburn Range in the west rises to a high point of 2194 metres at Mount Enys. Park at the locked gate on the road to the Environment Centre and walk down the road. Turn right at the junction near the Environment Centre and right again when you reach the junction at the Forest Park boundary. Pit toilet and shelter at the Craigieburn picnic area. Closest town: Springfield. Watch out for wasps in the summer months. This is also a mountain bike track.

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Breathtaking scenery and mountain range. The rocks take on many shapes from tabletops to pillars and with imagination some appear as familiar animal shapes. You can wander around the rocks, and crawl through mini tunnels and arches probably chiseled by glaciers millions of years ago. The history of the area is interesting. The first known settlers of the South Island, the Waitaha, were thought to have used the area for shelter on their food gathering expeditions. Originally covered in beech forest, the area was a great hunting ground for Maori. Breath-taking scenery is at every turn, and you

walking tracks 37 T Craigieburn Forest, Castle Hill, Korowai can spend as much or as little time as you like exploring the orlesse T usso ck lands Par k & Cave S tream reserve. Highlights include rock formations created over 300 million years ago. This is also an excellent destination for a family with children. Starting point is just over one hour from Christchurch on State Highway SH73 towards Arthur’s Pass. Castle Hill Limestone Reserve/Kura Tawhiti is clearly marked on the left in the Cave Stream Scenic Reserve area. Leaving the car park clearly signposted on SH73, walk along a gravel path for about 10 minutes to reach the foothills and the limestone rocks. This path is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. At the end of the gravel path a series of grass trails lead up to the rocks in different directions. Toilets at the car park Arthur’s Pass Village is 45 minutes further west on the highway. There are cafes, a store, petrol and a DOC Visitor Centre with information on the area and Arthur’s Pass National Park. Closest town: Springfield.

4. Craigieburn Valley Track 4 9 DOC HOURS KILOMETRES RETURN This track begins beside the Craigieburn Valley ski field road, 1.5km from the highway and follows through Mountain beech forest until it emerges in alpine tussocks near the ski field huts and car park. The return trip can be via the ski field road. Starts on the Craigieburn Ski Field Road, 1.5km from the main highway. Park at locked gate on Craigieburn ski field road and walk up road to start. The track can also be accessed by walking over Lyndon Saddle via the Mistletoe or Lyndon Saddle Tracks.

38 Pit toilet and shelter at the Craigieburn picnic area. T Craigieburn Forest, Castle Hill, Korowai orlesse T usso ck lands Par k & Cave S tream Closest town: Springfield. Watch out for wasps in the summer months. This is also a mountain bike track.

5. Dracophyllum Flat Track 1.5 HOURS DOC RETURN A popular picnic site. This sheltered clearing is covered by red-brown Dracophyllum, native tussock, and a host of small herbs and ground covering plants. The track leaves Jacks Pass and gradually descends to Broken River, which is crossed on a bridge. The clearing is 5 minutes up through Mountain beech. The track starts from the Broken River Ski Field Road (signposted from SH73) just before Jacks Pass. Pit toilet and shelter at the Craigieburn picnic area. Closest town: Springfield. Watch out for wasps in the summer months. This is also a mountain bike track. The track continues beyond Dracophyllum Flat and can be followed to the Cheeseman Ski Field Road (1.5 hours one way).

6. Helicopter Hill 4 HOURS DOC RETURN This track climbs from Lyndon Saddle along a steep ridge with open screes between the beech forests. Either Lyndon Saddle Track or Mistletoe Track can be used to get to Lyndon Saddle. The top of Helicopter Hill (1256m) is covered with tussock and low herbs and grasses. From here there are spectacular views of the Craigieburn and Torlesse ranges and the limestone landscape of Castle Hill Basin. The track starts at the Craigieburn picnic shelter (signposted from SH73), about 1.5 hours drive from Christchurch. Pit toilet and shelter at the Craigieburn picnic area. Closest town: Springfield. Watch out for wasps in the summer months.

walking tracks 39 T Craigieburn Forest, Castle Hill, Korowai orlesse T usso ck lands Par k & Cave S tream 7. Hogs Back Track 2.5 7.4 DOC HOURS KILOMETRES ONE WAY The track connects Castle Hill Village to the Cheeseman Ski Field Road. It can be walked from either end. From Castle Hill Village the track climbs over Long Spur and traverses across the Hogs Back Creek, through beech forest and up on to the Hogs Back Ridge before dropping down to Texas Flat on the Cheeseman Skifield Road. Starts behind Castle Hill Village on the road to the Thomas Bush and St Andrews Lodge or from Texas Flat on the Cheeseman Ski Field Road. Toilets at Castle Hill Village. Closest town: Springfield. Watch out for wasps in the summer months. This is also a mountain bike track.

8. Hut Creek Walk 1 1.2 DOC HOUR KILOMETRES RETURN This walk passes through an area that was used for trial planting by the Forest Research Institute from 1956 to the mid- 1970s. Return to the car park by walking back along the road. Start at the Environmental Education Centre off SH73, about 1.5 hours drive from Christchurch. Park at the locked gate on the road to the Environment Centre and walk down the road to the centre car park. Pit toilet and shelter at the Craigieburn picnic area. Closest town: Springfield. Watch out for wasps in the summer months. This is also a mountain bike track.

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9. Lyndon Saddle orlesse T usso ck lands Par k & Cave S tream 3.5 4 DOC HOURS KILOMETRES RETURN Track begins by the shelter at Craigieburn picnic area. Walk up the Broken River ski field road to join the track on your right after the second culvert. The track climbs steadily up to Lyndon Saddle. The track starts at the Craigieburn picnic shelter (signposted from SH73), about 1.5 hours drive from Christchurch. Pit toilet and shelter at the Craigieburn picnic area. Closest town: Springfield. Watch out for wasps in the summer months. This is also a mountain bike track.

10. Mistletoe Track 3 HOURS DOC RETURN Track begins by the shelter at Craigieburn picnic area, and crosses Cave Stream and grassy terraces before sidling steeply through regenerating Mountain beech forest to Lyndon Saddle. The track starts at the Craigieburn picnic shelter (signposted from SH73), about 1.5 hours drive from Christchurch. Pit toilet and shelter at the Craigieburn picnic area. Closest town: Springfield. Watch out for wasps in the summer months. This track is used by mountain bikes for the first 5 minutes to the junction with Sidle 73 Track. The main part of Mistletoe Track is not suitable for mountain bikes.

walking tracks 41 T Craigieburn Forest, Castle Hill, Korowai orlesse T usso ck lands Par k & Cave S tream 11. Nature Trail 20 MINUTES DOC RETURN Enjoy a close look at different stages of beech tree life and what grows on the trees - lichens, mosses and a small insect which secretes honey dew (a small droplet of sweet liquid that birds feed on), on this pleasant walk through mountain beech forest. Between late December to February the red flowers of native mistletoe/pikirangi can produce patches of blazing colour in the tree canopy. Common native forest birds living in this area include rifleman/titipounamu, bellbird/korimako, tomtit/miromiro and grey warbler/riroriro. Start at the Environmental Education Centre off SH73, about 1.5 hours drive from Christchurch. Park at the locked gate on the road to the Environment Centre and walk down the road to the Centre, or access from the Link Track. Pit toilet and shelter at the Craigieburn picnic area. Closest town: Springfield. Watch out for wasps in the summer months.

12. Sidle 73 Track 1 2 DOC HOUR KILOMETRES RETURN Beginning by the shelter at Craigieburn picnic area, the track crosses Cave Stream and grassy terraces to a junction with the Mistletoe Track. From the junction, the track traverses above Cave Stream and runs parallel to SH73 to meet up with the Craigieburn Ski Field Road. The track starts at the Craigieburn picnic shelter (signposted from SH73), about 1.5 hours drive from Christchurch. Pit toilet and shelter at the Craigieburn picnic area. Closest town: Springfield. Watch out for wasps in the summer months. This is also a mountain bike track.

42 T Craigieburn Forest, Castle Hill, Korowai TRAMPING TRACKS orlesse T usso ck lands Par k & Cave S tream 13. Camp Saddle Track 2 2.5 DOC HOURS KILOMETRES ONE WAY From the locked gate and car park on the Broken River ski field road, walk 1km to the signposted track opposite the tractor shed. An old four-wheel-drive track narrows as it steadily climbs through beech forest. The track comes out into open tussocks and poles mark the route to Camp Saddle. Start on the Broken River ski field road at the locked gate. Pit toilet and shelter at the Craigieburn picnic area. Closest town: Springfield. Watch out for wasps in the summer months.

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Start from Christchurch, take SH73 to Darfield. Turn Start from Christchurch, take SH73 to Darfield. signs to left into Bangor Road SH77. Follow the the turn Windwhistle and Lake Coleridge. Approaching straight to the off to Lake Ida/ Lake Coleridge continue The distance Lake Coleridge Domain and Power Station. 1.5 is approximately 125km and takes approximately hours.

pushchair. and wider trails can be managed by a sturdy all terrain and wider trails can be managed by a sturdy excellent destination for a family outing. Some lower excellent destination for a family outing. has many trails suitable for all fitness levels and is an has many trails suitable for all fitness levels tree specimens in the area. Covering 1.9ha, the reserve tree specimens in the area. Covering 1.9ha, is believed to have planted more than 200 plant and is believed to have planted Hart, the first tree was planted in 1933 and in total Hart Hart, the first tree was as a world class collection of conifers. Created by Harry as a world class collection the Lake Coleridge Arboretum is considered by foresters the Lake Coleridge stunning colour display in Autumn. For fir tree aficionados, in Autumn. For fir tree aficionados, stunning colour display regeneration of seedlings in the undergrowth. There is a regeneration of seedlings form their own natural habitat and now there is obvious form their own natural the year they were planted. The trees have been left to the year they were planted. are markers on most of the trees, identifying them and are markers on most As you wander around the trails in the Arboretum, there As you wander around short 5 minute walk, others can take up to 30 minutes. short 5 minute walk, The reserve is made up of a series of loop trails, some a The reserve is made Cross over a cattle stop and the Arboretum is on the left. Cross over a cattle stop board. Walk up Hummocks Hill road to the intake road. road to the intake up Hummocks Hill board. Walk Domain where the old Post Office has an information has an information the old Post Office Domain where To access the Arboretum, start at the Lake Coleridge at the Lake Coleridge the Arboretum, start To access

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information on the area and directions for the walks. for the directions the area and on information situated at the old Post Office and contains historical contains historical and old Post Office at the situated The Lake Coleridge Domain Information board is board Information Domain Coleridge Lake The Closest town: Glentunnel. weather. Closest town: Glentunnel. Closest town: round except in extreme is accessible all year This track Starts and finishes at Lake Coleridge Lodge.

which was constructed between 1911 and 1914. which was constructed hydroelectric power station, Zealand’s first state-owned history. Lake Coleridge Village was built around New history. Lake Coleridge and provides an opportunity to learn about the area’s and provides an opportunity This is a picturesque walk that features many village paths walk that features many village paths This is a picturesque

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The Lake Coleridge Domain Information board is The Lake Coleridge Domain Information historical situated at the old Post Office and contains for the walks. information on the area and directions at the Lake Picnic spots and toilet facilities are available Coleridge Domain. Starting from Christchurch take SH73 to Darfield. Starting from Christchurch take SH73 to the signs to Turn left into Bangor Road SH77. Follow the turn Windwhistle and Lake Coleridge. Approaching straight to the off to Lake Ida/Lake Coleridge continue The distance Lake Coleridge Domain and Power Station. 1.5 is approximately 125km and takes approximately hours.

Autumn. cemetery section. There are stunning colour displays in cemetery section. There pushchair can easily get to the a sturdy all-terrain-style is an excellent destination for a family with children, and is an excellent destination is also the option of going down to the river’s edge. This is also the option of wide and mostly flat. Finishing back at the Domain, there wide and mostly flat. deciduous trees and follows the tailrace. The track is easy, follows the tailrace. The track is easy, deciduous trees and inland through stands of native trees, willows and other inland through stands the Rakaia River and the Alps. The track then turns back the Rakaia River and spectacular vistas stretching up the valley to the head of spectacular vistas stretching discovered in 1960. At the edge of the cemetery, there are discovered in 1960. in 2000 and a spot reputed to be a moa cooking site in 2000 and a spot reputed cemetery. Here there is a tree that was struck by lightning is a tree that was struck by lightning cemetery. Here there macrocarpa trees. After a few minutes you arrive at the macrocarpa trees. After leads from the gate down a path lined by huge pine and lined by huge pine the gate down a path leads from of the road to the gate marked Cemetery. A grass track Cemetery. A grass to the gate marked of the road Take a right turn into Kowhai Drive and walk to the end Drive and walk to the turn into Kowhai Take a right

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Coleridge Domain. Coleridge Picnic spots and toilet facilities are available at the Lake Lake the at are available facilities and toilet spots Picnic disturbing stock. Dogs and horses are not permitted. disturbing stock. Dogs and horses are not respect to landowners by keeping to the track, and not respect to landowners by keeping to the Closest town: Glentunnel. show your This walkway goes over private farmland; weather. Closest town: Glentunnel. Closest round except in extreme is accessible all year This track Christchurch and 11km from Methven. It is 75km from Rakaia Gorge Bridge, mid-Canterbury. northern edge of the Rakaia River, upstream of the northern edge of the Rakaia River, upstream The track starts off SH72 Inland Scenic Route on the The track starts off SH72 Inland Scenic

track 121m). side track off the loop descends to the river (boat landing side track off the loop descends to the river passes through the bush to loop back to the junction. A passes through the bush to loop back to terraces directly to the lookout point. The track then terraces directly to the lookout point. The climbing across tussock-covered the right-hand track junction. The walkway forms a loop from this point, with junction. The walkway out of the creek to a sign-posted The track then climbs equipment used for extraction. equipment used for coal mine tunnels can be seen here, and the remains of coal mine tunnels can site of the Snowdon coal mines. The entrances to several site of the Snowdon gully under a canopy of montane forest and shrub, to the gully under a canopy rhyolite, pitchstone and andesite. It then descends into a rhyolite, pitchstone spectacular geological areas, showing lava flows of spectacular geological The walkway follows the rim of the gorge through The walkway follows Gorge W 4. Rakaia alk

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There is a toilet inside the Homestead, through the back There is a toilet inside is also available at The Shearers door. Accommodation Hut. There is a fee to access this private walk to be arranged There is a fee to access and Cheryl by telephone appointment. Contact Ben Richards at 0064 3 3186 809 or www.lakecoleridgenz. info/listing.php?id=105&l=rockwood_bush_walk. Closest town: Glentunnel. Start by the Homestead just before the front gates. Start by the Homestead onto Darts Road (off When turning into Rockwood for 2.5km to the Homestead. Washpen Road), drive

and access is by advance arrangement with the landowner. and access is by advance Admission charges apply to assist with track maintenance Admission charges with wonderful birdlife and Rockwood Stream alongside. Stream alongside. birdlife and Rockwood with wonderful native ferns, tree ferns, black beech, matai and white pine beech, matai and white tree ferns, black native ferns, land. It takes you through old lowland forest. There are lowland forest. There you through old land. It takes on the working farm Rockwood, this walk is on private this walk is on private farm Rockwood, on the working Canterbury foothills. Ten minutes drive from Windwhistle, drive from Windwhistle, foothills. Ten minutes Canterbury Rockwood Bush Walk is situated in Windwhistle in the in Windwhistle in Bush Walk is situated Rockwood h W sh Bu Rockwood 5.

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fireplace. dry kitchen, bathroom, and a living room with an open dry kitchen, bathroom, Washpen Chalet, which has three bedrooms, a full Washpen Chalet, which or work functions. Accommodation can be booked at or work functions. Accommodation track. It is suitable for picnics, or hired for parties track. It is suitable for A dining shelter is situated at the end of the walking A dining shelter is situated

www.washpenfalls.co.nz/contact-details. Visitors can contact the owners for more information at Visitors can contact the owners for more Closest town: Glentunnel. year round. This is a private track that is available all Start at 380 Washpen Road. Start at 380 Washpen

apply via an honesty box to assist with track maintenance. apply via an honesty admiring the views or take a picnic. Admission charges admiring the views round trip takes about 3 hours, but you can spend longer round trip takes about caves and panoramic views of the Canterbury Plains. The the Canterbury Plains. panoramic views of caves and in native bush and full of bird song. You’ll see waterfalls, song. You’ll see waterfalls, and full of bird in native bush you through a canyon formed by an ancient volcano, thick by an ancient volcano, a canyon formed you through available at the entrance to take with you. The track takes with you. The track the entrance to take available at walk is on private land. A comprehensive track guide is track guide private land. A comprehensive walk is on Signposted from Washpen Road near Windwhistle, this near Windwhistle, from Washpen Road Signposted 6. W 6. DOC

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Closest town: Glentunnel. Starting from Christchurch take SH73 to Darfield. TurnStarting from Christchurch take SH73 to to Windwhistleleft into Bangor Road SH77. Follow signs Coleridgeand Lake Coleridge. Before you get to Lake the signsVillage turn right into Homestead Road. Follow into Algidusto Peak Hill. Turn left off Homestead Road shingle roadRoad, travel approximately 8.5km down the to the DOC – Peak Hill Conservation Area.

and quality equipment is advisable. track is shaded in the mid afternoon. Tramping experience track is shaded in the mid afternoon. Tramping walk can be extended along the ridge. Start early as the walk can be extended along the ridge. Start steeper and crosses shingle scree slopes. At the top, the steeper and crosses shingle scree slopes. The second section becomes more technical as the trail is The second section becomes more technical plant species are abundant. set out below. Classic sub-alpine mountains and the plains vista is amazing with snow-capped comes into view. The climbs moderately for about 30 minutes until the lake climbs moderately for clearly marked with orange trail markers. The first section orange trail markers. The first section clearly marked with into a sub-alpine world. The walk is you from grazing land Peak Hill, is a Department of Conservation walk, that takes of Conservation walk, that takes Peak Hill, is a Department sub-alpine vegetation. Peak Hill is a challenging but rewarding walk through Peak Hill is a challenging heads towards the summit along an unformed route. heads towards the summit Starting with an easement over private land, the walk Starting with an easement of the Lake and Valley. of Lake Coleridge. Rising to 1240m it offers stunning views it offers stunning Rising to 1240m of Lake Coleridge. shores feature on the Peak Hill is a prominent Well-named If you are after spectacular views, this is the walk for you. this is the walk after spectacular views, If you are

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Coleridge Village. Starts at Hart Arboretum Gate on Intake Road in LakeStarts at Hart Arboretum Gate on Intake Road

Algidus Road (Intake Road is a shortcut from the Village). Algidus Road (Intake Road is a shortcut from Intake Road. Road andthe start of the Lake Hill Track using Homestead and a stile next to a gate, found at the Lake Coleridge end ofand a stile next to a gate, found at the Lake drivers can reachdrivers use it at their own risk. Alternatively, start of the Lake Hill Track is marked with Te Araroa signagestart of the Lake Hill Track is marked with condition, howeverowns it. The road is generally kept in good lake and just walk the Lake Hill Track section of the track. Thelake and just walk the Lake Hill Track section Power Station,TrustPower, which manages the Lake Coleridge drive from Lake Coleridge Village up Intake Road towards thedrive from Lake Coleridge Village up Intake becauseIntake Road is signposted as a ‘Private Road’ walkers can simply walk up Intake Road. Walkers can alsowalkers can simply walk it connects higher up on Intake Road. For a gentler climb,it connects higher up (the Arboretum section) involves a steady hill climb before(the Arboretum section) have been re-ordered as south. The following descriptions over, however the first third of the walkchildren aged 10 and the Te Araroa website has been arranged for people headingthe Te Araroa website recommended. The track is suitable forso strong footwear is markers and and trail notes). NOTE: The trail information onmarkers and and trail of tramping track and gravel roadThe terrain is a combination middle sections, so most trackers use a combination ofmiddle sections, so most the same way.Lake and then return most of the track (there are however no markers for some no markers for track (there are however most of the in the Village and travel north to themost day trippers start walkway on www.teararoa.org.nz and orange markers for and orange markers www.teararoa.org.nz walkway on Coleridge Village. There are track notes for this part of the notes for this part There are track Coleridge Village. of NZ and it comes around Lake Coleridge and through Lake Coleridge and through comes around Lake of NZ and it The Te Araroa trail is a national walkway covering the length walkway covering the trail is a national The Te Araroa

L e (Th aroa Ar Te W ’s National Zealand New Closest town: Glentunnel. Closest town: It is advisable that walkers print the track notes on It is advisable that walkers because there are www.teararoa.org.nz/canterbury the road which connects the no track markers on Hill Tracks. Ensure you have Arboretum and Lake heading into the Lake adequate supplies before as there are no shops, fuel Coleridge high country Lake Coleridge Village or the or other services in surrounding area. Public toilets are available in Lake Coleridge Village. Village. Coleridge Lake in available are toilets Public and Lodge at Lake Coleridge available Accommodation (see: www.lakecoleridgenz. wider area in the elsewhere activities accommodation, the area’s more on info for fuel or other services There are no cafes, and services). nearest cafe is at Terrace Village. The in Lake Coleridge drive from Lake Resort (approx. 15mins Downs Golf towards Christchurch). Village heading back Coleridge

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the walkway through to Piaka Place. At the end of this the walkway through Reserve street turn onto Bangor Road. Pass by Pearson to return to and go through the Trinity Church grounds the Clock Tower. through the walkway and turn right into Stotts Drive. through the walkway route, turn right into Next Lane If you prefer a shorter Place. that leads to Churchlea through Avoca Place Reserve, past Darfield High School through Avoca Place and into Devon Crescent. School grounds and past the stone gates – the original School grounds and Church. entrance to St Andrew’s to the War Memorial. to the War The green posts with red markers should be followed. The green posts with red markers should Closest town: Darfield. Start from The Clock Tower in Darfield’s main street Start from The Clock Tower in Darfield’s (corner of Ross St and South Tce).

5. Walk over culvert, and turn right at the marker into 5. Walk over culvert, 4. Walk diagonally across Daniel Mulholland Reserve, 4. Walk diagonally across 3. Follow the road to the Baptist Church grounds, then go 3. Follow the road to 2. The walkway travels along the edge of the Primary the edge of the Primary travels along 2. The walkway 1. From the Clock Tower, walk past the shops and through past the shops and Clock Tower, walk 1. From the

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Clock Tower. development, past the Youth Park, and back to the development, past the and onto North Terrace. the lake. Follow the marker posts through the hedge the lake. Follow the the tennis courts, go along the sportsfields, and around the tennis courts, go rhododendrons and crabapples. rhododendrons and walkway to Craigieburn Street. walkway to Craigieburn sports fields, across Horndon Street and through the Street and through across Horndon sports fields, Subdivision to the Recreation Reserve sports grounds. Reserve sports grounds. to the Recreation Subdivision follow the marker posts through the Railway Reserve the Railway Reserve marker posts through follow the Closest town: Darfield. (corner of Ross St and South Tce). Start from The Clock Tower in Darfield’s main street Start from The Clock

5. The final section takes you through the Westview Park 5. The final section 4. Follow along Kowhai Drive into Horndon Street, pass 4. Follow along Kowhai through to Kowhai Drive is planted in 3. The right-of-way 2. Turn right into Maxwell Street and continue along the and continue along into Maxwell Street 2. Turn right

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Toilets are available at the corner of the Reserve beside Toilets are available at the corner of the the children’s playground. Closest town: Kirwee. Expect snow in winter. The township of Glentunnel lies west of Christchurch wason SH72. The Glentunnel Millennium walkway the turn of theestablished by a group of townsfolk to mark from themillennium. The walkway is clearly signposted Street. main road, with ample parking along Philip Closest town: Glentunnel. Start from Christchurch take SH73. Turn left into Bealey into left Turn SH73. take Christchurch from Start roundabout Road following signs to Hororata. At the onto take the 2nd exit to Hororata Road. Continue Road. Turn left Bridge Street. Turn left onto Coaltrack onto Homebush Road.

Excellent destination for a family with children. Excellent destination along the route tell the history of the mine.along the route tell the the remains of equipment used for extraction. Useful signsthe remains of equipment can wander to the mouth of the abandoned mine, and seecan wander to the mouth is at the track end, and a sheltered spot for a break. Youis at the track end, and to the mine site into the forested gully below. A picnic tableto the mine site into an optional trek up to the top of the hill, or a continuationan optional trek up to farmland and gentle hills, the track comes to a junction withfarmland and gentle marked with white road markers along the route. Crossingmarked with white road carry coal back to the railway in the 1870s. The track iscarry coal back to the and draft horses which were used to work the mine andand draft horses which track starts at the old stables that housed the pit ponies at the old stables track starts across farmland to the mouth of a former coal mine. The of a former coal mine. to the mouth across farmland The track follows the route of an abandoned mine tramwayan abandoned mine follows the route of The track down High Street. for a shorter trip by cutting through the A&P grounds and for a shorter trip by cutting through the Tramway Road then down to the kiosk. You can also opt Tramway Road then down to the kiosk. up to the walkway, through the Reserve, and back on to up to the walkway, through the Reserve, The walk goes along Courtenay Road to Hoskyns Road, The walk goes along Courtenay Road to 4. Kirwee W

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h W sh Bu owai Closest town: Springfield. stop in Springfield for refreshments. There is a map and toilet at the entrance. There are places toThere is a map and toilet at the entrance. There to the reserve is 300m on the right. crossing the railway and the road becomes gravel. The entrancecrossing the railway and the road becomes gravel. Kowai Road with the signpost ‘Kowai Bush’. Travel 5km untilKowai Road with the signpost ‘Kowai Bush’. Travel a left into Pococks Road. Less than 1km along, turn right intoa left into Pococks Road. Less than 1km along, at the railway crossing. Travel 2km until Domain Road takesat the railway crossing. Travel 2km until Domain right onto Domain Rd. Kowai Pass Reserve is clearly signpostedright onto Domain Rd. marked to Springfield. Less than 1km before Springfield turnmarked to Springfield. From Darfield take the Great Alpine Highway (SH73) clearlyFrom Darfield take the the Great Alpine Highway (SH73) just before Springfield. the Great Alpine Highway Starting point is Kowai Bush Reserve which lies about 8km offStarting point is Kowai sport sandals are all suitable footwear. slippery tree roots when it’s wet. Sneakers, sturdy shoes, orslippery tree roots when it’s wet. Sneakers, sturdy weather conditions. Visitors should however take care withweather conditions. Visitors should however take to its sheltered beech forest, this walk is achievable in mostto its sheltered beech forest, this walk is achievable This is a private scenic reserve that is open to the public. DueThis is a private scenic reserve that is open to

children. The tracks are not too steep, which also makes it appropriate forThe tracks are not too the native forests used to be, and is accessible and easy walking.the native forests used This can be an excellent track for visitors, it is an example of howThis can be an excellent preserved by the efforts of Bevan Brown and the Harris Family. preserved by the efforts only a small remnant of the typical Lowland Beech forest remains,only a small remnant of bush of the hardiest kind, noted for its abundant birdlife. Today its abundant birdlife. hardiest kind, noted for bush of the means “between the waters” and in the 1800s it was dense nativein the 1800s it was dense the waters” and means “between as one of the earliest European settlements in the country. Kowai in the country. earliest European settlements as one of the and the Midland railway, Kowai Bush Reserve is steeped in history Reserve is steeped railway, Kowai Bush and the Midland dense beech forest. Once a thriving community built around farming community built around forest. Once a thriving dense beech The reserve is essentially a set of meandering loop tracks set in loop tracks is essentially a set of meandering The reserve 5. K 5. 73 |

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!Rakaiia Hutts SELWYN CYCLING & BIKING SELWYN CyCling & BIKING Aquados tour of Selwyn route This is a 161.77km bike ride just south of Christchurch. The bike ride has a total ascent of 184.0m and has a maximum elevation of 37.0m. The Selwyn District is renowned by road cyclists for its long straight and picturesque rural roads. Whether you’re looking to stretch your legs after work or pound out the kms in the weekend, the roads around Lincoln and Te Waihora/ Lake Ellesmere are perfect for all levels of road cyclists.

AVOCA HOMESTEAD (HUT) 2-4 25 GRADE2 HOURS KILOMETRES EASY The homestead was built in 1906 and has recently undergone extensive restoration to preserve its heritage value. It features six bunks, three bedrooms, a lounge and kitchen. Category: standard (1 hut ticket/night). From the Avoca homestead there are a few tracks behind the homestead suitable for mountain biking day trips. From the 2WD car park, it is possible to continue along a track to Broken River which must be forded to reach the Avoca homestead. Access may not be possible when the river is high. Starting Point: Access to Avoca Homestead is via Craigieburn Road which turns off SH73 near Cass. This is a gravel road which provides 2WD access to within 30 minutes walk of the homestead. There are at least six railway crossings along this road with no warnings of oncoming trains. There are also numerous gates across the road. Leave all gates as you find them. Closest town: Springfield.

64 BROKEN RIVER SKI FIELD ROAD SELWYN CYCLING & BIKING 1 -2 6 GRADE3 HOURS KILOMETRES INTERMEDIATE The road leaves Craigieburn Picnic Area following Cave Stream and climbs to Jacks Pass. The road follows the valley beyond the locked gate, winding its way to Windy Corner and on to the club huts. Beyond the day lodge on the Ski Field, sections of the road are steep and loose but the ski basin can be accessed by bike. Starting point: Craigieburn Forest Park is approximately 100km from Christchurch on the Great Alpine Highway (SH73) towards Arthur’s Pass and is accessed via the signposted side road to Craigieburn Picnic Area. Closest town: Springfield.

BROKEN RIVER SKI FIELD ROAD TO CAMP SADDLE 2 2.5 GRADE3 INTERMEDIATE HOURS KILOMETRES UPHILL Camp Saddle Track starts opposite the ski club tractor shed beyond the locked gate on Broken River ski field road. An old 4WD drive track narrows as it steadily climbs through beech forest. The track then comes out into open tussocks; poles mark the route to Camp Saddle. Enjoy the magnificent views from the tussock and scree saddle before returning the same way Starting point: Craigieburn Forest Park is approximately 100km from Christchurch on the Great Alpine Highway (SH73) towards Arthur’s Pass and is accessed via the signposted side road to Craigieburn Picnic Area. Closest town: Springfield

biking tracks 65 SELWYN CYCLING & BIKING CRAIGIEBURN VALLEY & LYNDON SADDLE LOOP 2-3 17 GRADE3 GRADE4 INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED HOURS KILOMETRES DOWNHILL DOWNHILL The first part of the track is the most difficult as you traverse from the bottom of the first rope tow (only operating in winter) back towards Broken River Ski Area. The track keeps changing between beech clad single track to exposed scree (jagged and loose rock). The track is very well formed but the exposure will keep even the most seasoned riders on their toes. Once you’ve navigated the traverse (mainly flat or downhill) there’s a short and easy climb, then it’s all downhill through a single track. Fast and flowing there’s also plenty of technical sections thrown into the mix. Once you cross the bridge at the end of the track just follow the gravel road back to your car. There is one intersection on the way down, make sure to go left! If you go right, you will end up at the Mt Cheeseman Road and so will need to ride back up the highway or make your way onto the Hogs Back MTB track. Craigieburn Forest Park is approximately 100km from Christchurch on the Great Alpine Highway (SH73) towards Arthur’s Pass and is accessed via the signposted side road to Craigieburn Picnic Area. Park your car up at the Broken River car park just off SH73. Ride west along the highway for 1km then take the turn off to Craigieburn Valley Ski Area. It’s a 6km climb up a 4WD road to the start of the track. Closest town: Springfield.

66 DRACOPHYLLUM FLAT TRACK SELWYN CYCLING & BIKING 1 1.8 GRADE3 HOUR KILOMETRES RETURN INTERMEDIATE The Dracophyllum Flat Track begins opposite the road intersection and gradually descends to Broken River. The pole bridge is not suitable for bikes, and riders will need to ford the river instead. The track then briefly ascends through Mountain beech to a sheltered clearing which is covered by red-brown Dracophyllum, native tussock and a host of small herbs and ground-cover plants. This is a popular picnic site so ensure you watch out for other users. Starting point: Craigieburn Forest Park is approximately 100km from Christchurch on the Great Alpine Highway (SH73) towards Arthur’s Pass and is accessed via the signposted side road to Craigieburn Picnic Area. Take the road from the Craigieburn Picnic Area following Cave Stream to Broken River Ski Field road. Closest town: Springfield.

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From the access road to Thomas Bush just west of Castle Hill Village the track climbs through beech forest onto the Long Spur ridgeline. After following the ridgeline the track then descends across the open flats below Long Spur to the beech forest at Long Creek. A ride through the beech forest is followed by a short climb up the true right of Waterfall Creek. After crossing Waterfall Creek the track then traverses across to the western side of the Hogs Back ridge before dropping down to Texas Flat (via Ernie’s Mistake). The return ride back to Castle Hill Village can be made by either taking the reverse track route or by riding 4.7km down the Cheeseman Skifield access road to SH73 and then 2.3km along SH73 back to Castle Hill (note this section of SH73 includes a 90m climb). Track length Castle Hill Village to Texas Flat: 7.4km. Total ascent Castle Hill Village to Texas Flat: 425m. Total ascent Texas Flat to Castle Hill Village: 369m. Round trip distance via the Cheeseman Skifield Road: 15.6km, 525m ascent. Start behind Castle Hill Village on the road to the Thomas Bush and St Andrew’s Lodge or from Texas Flat on the Cheeseman Ski Field Road.

biking tracks 67 SELWYN CYCLING & BIKING LITTLE RIVER RAIL TRAIL In 2003 the Christchurch-Little River Rail Trail Trust was established to transform the former railway route into a trail catering for walkers and cyclists wishing to view the region at close quarters, while avoiding the traffic on the busy road between Little River and Christchurch. Six sections - see each section for completion times. Low intensity –Trail is flat. City Cycle hire. Public toilets, cafés, dining, parking, and accomodation available at each township.

LITTLE RIVER RAIL TRAIL - SECTION 1: Christchurch (Hornby) To Prebbleton 20 4 GRADE1 BEGINNER MINUTES KILOMETRES FLAT The section is sealed and follows Shands Rd to the intersection with Marshs Rd, crosses the road and follows the south side of Marshs Rd to the old railway corridor which takes users through to the village of Prebbleton in Selwyn District. To connect to the next section of the Rail Trail that goes to Lincoln, use the cycle lanes along Springs Rd through Prebbleton, turn left into Birches Rd and pick up the off- road trail just after the Trices Rd intersection. Start from the Shands Rd car park - located about 400m south of the Shands Rd - Halswell Junction Rd intersection. Closest town: Christchurch.

68 LITTLE RIVER RAIL TRAIL - SECTION 2: SELWYN CYCLING & BIKING Prebbleton to Lincoln 35 7 GRADE1 BEGINNER MINUTES KILOMETRES FLAT This section starts at the Birchs Rd-Trices Rd intersection and is a 7km off-road ashphalt pathway alongside Birchs Rd, and then James St, to the township of Lincoln. It runs alongside the original railway line through pleasant rural surroundings and is wide enough to enable cycling in both directions. Starting point: In Prebbleton join the Rail Trail either in the township on Springs Road, where there is a cycleway marked on the road seal, or from the start of the off-road section at the Birches Rd-Trices Rd intersection. Public toilets by Prebbleton Reserve (by Children’s Playground) and Lincoln. Closest town: Prebbleton.

LITTLE RIVER RAIL TRAIL - SECTION 3: Lincoln To Ahuriri Reserve 50 10 GRADE1 BEGINNER MINUTES KILOMETRES FLAT From Lincoln township, the Rail Trail goes alongside Edward Street. There will be an offroad Rail Trail connection built through to Moirs Lane. In the meantime, continue along Edward Street and turn right into Ellesmere Road. After 1.1km on the left there is an offroad Rail Trail link that goes through to Collins East Road and River Road. Go right into River Road, which follows alongside the Halswell River, a very attractive spring-fed river that feeds into Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere. Starting point: at the James St-East Belt intersection turn left into East Belt which connects to Edward St. Closest town: Lincoln.

biking tracks 69 SELWYN CYCLING & BIKING LITTLE RIVER RAIL TRAIL - SECTION 4: Ahuriri Reserve to Motukarara 25 4 GRADE1 BEGINNER MINUTES KILOMETRES FLAT This section is off-road and the surface is hardpacked gravel. The route is adjacent to the Halswell Canal but deviates away onto farmland for a approximately 1.7km to reduce the impact of disturbance on the visiting bird life. The bird life will be a key attraction of this unique wetland area. The Waihora Ellesmere Trust (WET), Rail Trail Trust and Environment Canterbury are working together to enhance the wetland for wildlife, and provide interpretation signage to promote the importance of this wetland ecosystem and inform Rail Trail users of its sensitivity and value to the environment. Starting point: the Ahuriri Section starts at the eastern end of Neills Rd, park on the grass verge. Closest town: Motukarara.

LITTLE RIVER RAIL TRAIL SECTION 5: Motukarara to Birdlings Flat 70 13 GRADE1 BEGINNER MINUTES KILOMETRES FLAT Most of this section of the Rail Trail runs alongside Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere, where the railway embankment is raised above the lake and adjoining wetlands, affording magnificent views of the surroundings and the prolific birdlife. This section starts at Motukarara, off Park Rd. Toilet block and car parking area provided on Park Rd. Closest town: Motukarara.

70 LITTLE RIVER RAIL TRAIL - SECTION 6: SELWYN CYCLING & BIKING Birdlings Flat to Little River 40 7 GRADE1 BEGINNER MINUTES KILOMETRES FLAT Most of this section traverses along the old railway embankment beside Te Roto o Wairewa (Lake Forsyth). The Rail Trail currently ends at Kinloch Road, a few hundred metres from the Little River township. This section starts on Poranui Beach Rd. Toilets at Catons Bay and in the Little River township. Closest town: Little River.

MT WHITE ROAD 2 25 GRADE1 HOURS KILOMETRES BEGINNER The Mt White Road traverses along tussock flats bordering the grand Waimakariri River, with wide sweeping views up the valley. Approximately 25km of unsealed road, allow approximately 2 hours from Mt White Bridge to Poulter River one way. Starting point: Mt White Road turns off from SH73 just before the highway drops down to follow the Waimakariri, about 25km east of Arthur’s Pass village. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass.

biking tracks 71 SELWYN CYCLING & BIKING POULTER VALLEY 3 27 GRADE2 GRADE3 HOURS KILOMETRES EASY INTERMEDIATE From Mt White Road, follow the 4WD track for 13km, across river terraces and fans to reach the park boundary fence (Grade 3 section). From the park boundary fence, it is easy riding along an old 4WD track over river flats and through the bush to the Casey Stream and Hut (Grade 2 section). Beyond the hut, cross Casey Stream but DO NOT take the track through the beech forest. Instead, the route for bikers ventures out into the Poulter riverbed for 2km, crossing the river twice - please take care. Follow another 4WD track across river flats for another 4km to reach the Trust/Poulter Hut - the end point for mountain bike access. Starting point: take SH73 from Christchurch towards the West Coast. About 25km east of Arthur’s Pass village, turn onto Mt White Road. Travel for 20km along this gravel road until just before it crosses the Poulter River. The track starts here. Closest town: Arthur’s Pass.

STARVATION GULLY TO TRIG M 1 3.2 GRADE3 INTERMEDIATE HOURS KILOMETRES UPHILL From the signpost on SH73, climb the marked track amongst diverse shrublands, traversing open ridges to reach Trig M. About half way up, the track from Coach Stream joins this track from the southeast.

72 Starting point: Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park SELWYN CYCLING & BIKING is centred on the Torlesse and Big Ben ranges around Porters Pass, about 80km from Christchurch on the Great Alpine Highway (SH73) towards Arthur’s Pass. Closest town: Springfield.

TRIG M TO COACH STREAM 1 5.5 GRADE3 INTERMEDIATE HOURS KILOMETRES DOWNHILL The Coach Stream Route branches off approximately 1.5km down from Trig M. The route sidles alongside a ridge before passing through a gate to follow a farm track through part of Ben More Station. A gate at the end of the 4WD track leads back into public conservation land. Follow SH73 over Porters Pass back to Starvation Gully (an additional 4.5km). Starting point: Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park is centred on the Torlesse and Big Ben ranges around Porters Pass, about 80km from Christchurch on the Great Alpine Highway (SH73) towards Arthur’s Pass. Closest town: Springfield. Note: Part of this route is an easement passing through Ben More Station and is closed for lambing from 1 October to 20 November each year. Dogs are not permitted in this section.

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