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.