YOUR GUIDE TO WALKING AND CYCLING IN THE WAIRAU PLAINS Wairau Plains Havelock Picton Marlborough’s climate and topography oers excellent walking and cycling opportunities for residents and visitors. The Wairau Plains provide an ideal training ground with scenic roads, gentle undulations and generally quieter routes away from the State Highways. The map overleaf shows popular cycle routes for recreation and bunch riding. WAIRAU PLAINS Residents commuting by bike to Blenheim from Renwick, Woodbourne or Fairhall may find these routes quieter than THE WAIRAU PLAINS using State Highway 6 (SH6). Please note that these routes are not designated with cycle lanes and are narrow in places. Blenheim

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Sharing Paths Safely Walkers have priority on shared paths; cyclists should slow down to walking speed and if approaching from the rear alert the walker to their presence. Road rules apply and all path users Wairau Lagoons Tracks should keep left. Walkers should be considerate when travelling in The Wairau Lagoons, one of the groups, moving left into single file when a cyclist approaches. largest saline estuaries in the Dog Exercising Dogs can be o leash but under control at the Renwick country, are home to many native Dog Park, located on Foxs Island in Renwick. Alternatively dogs can also and exotic birds. Rich in early M ori and natural history, many areas are be o leash along the Wairau River banks and along the Taylor River accessible on bike or foot. Reserve from Hutcheson Street Bridge to Ben Morven Track. Sorry, no dogs allowed in the Wither Hills Farm Park. For more information on dog Renwick exercise areas see the Dog Exercise Areas on Council Smart Maps. A satellite village to Blenheim, right www.maps.marlborough.govt.nz/smartmaps in the heart of the vineyards, it Maps and further information can be obtained from: boasts a museum of agricultural Marlborough District Council, 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim history, a supermarket, pubs with Ph: 03 520 7400 email: [email protected] local beers, shops, accommodation www.marlborough.govt.nz and a dozen wineries or restaurants within cycling distance. Marlborough District Library, 33 Arthur St, Blenheim Ph: 03 520 7491 www.marlboroughlibraries.govt.nz Rarangi Beach Rarangi to Pukatea/Whites Bay is a Blenheim i-SITE Visitor Centre, beside the Railway Station, scenic walking track connecting the Sinclair Street, Blenheim Ph: 03 577 8080 popular Pukatea/Whites Bay beach email: [email protected] and the small settlement of Rarangi. Picton i-SITE Visitor Centre, Picton Foreshore, Picton DOC campsites are located at both Ph: 03 520 3113 places. email: [email protected] Wither Hills Farm Park For more information on accessibility for wheelchairs, prams and mobility Discover the extensive and diverse scooters see the Marlborough Walkability Map. walking and mountain bike tracks www.marlborough.govt.nz/recreation/cycling-and-walking/walking-and-mobility aording excellent views across Blenheim and beyond. Sorry, no dogs allowed. See separate Wither Hills Farm Park Map.

Brochure date: January 2021

Wairau Lagoons Tracks Renwick Street Map RENWICK MAP KEY This is one of a few places along the eastern coast of the Accessways where it is possible to enjoy the richness and Bike / Walkway unique beauty of a large estuary. The area contains Biking / Wakling Tracks interesting histories of early moa-hunter activity, Maori food Parks, Reserves, gathering and later coastal trading. Many species of birds Sports Grounds nest throughout the estuary and a bird book and binoculars To Havelock will prove useful back pack additions! At the lagoons' main & Nelson Car Park channel the rusting hulk of the Waverley sits in the mud. Toilets

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Petrol Station As part of the Treatment Plant's expansion and upgrade, JACKS ROAD the Kotuku Trail track along the Ōpaoa River has been BLICKS ROAD Supermarket

created to connect with the DOC track. Please note that the Bike Stands DOC track is narrow in places with a section of loose gravel.

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MAP KEY On-Road Bike Routes (no cycle lanes or route marking) Bike / Walkway 21km Blenheim / Ben Morven Loop Information i-SITE Visitor Centre Mountain Biking / Walking Tracks 40km Blenheim / Hawkesbury Loop Places of Interest Walking Tracks 50km Blenheim / Renwick Loop Car Park Reserves Existing Wine Trail Cycle Route

18km Lower Wairau Loop from SH1 0 500 1000 2000 m 27km Lower Wairau & O’Dwyers Circuit