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In many many In management. its for responsible authority the identifies description Email: [email protected] Email: New River Board and the Otatara Landcare Group. The logo against each track track each against logo The Group. Landcare Otatara the and Board Ph: 03 213 1500 213 03 Ph: in the Invercargill Area Invercargill the in 17 Estuary Environment Southland, QEII National Trust, Southland District Health Health District Southland Trust, National QEII Southland, Environment in the Invercargill Area Invercargill the in Invercargill 9879 Invercargill Woodend Motu Rimu Rd Division with input and support from the Department of Conservation, Conservation, of Department the from support and input with Division Otatara, RD 9 RD Otatara, Short Walks Short Short Walks Short 18 This brochure has been produced by the Invercargill City Council Parks Parks Council City Invercargill the by produced been has brochure This 173 Grant Road Grant 173 Barry Smith Barry Tiwai Rd Sandy Point For more information more For Otatara Landcare Group Group Landcare Otatara Awarua 1 Kew Bush 4 Bushy Point Walk Short walks in the Invercargill area Conditions of use Omaui Elles Road, Invercargill Bryson Road, Otatara The following conditions of use have been developed for your comfort and 22 From the peace and tranquillity of the lush forest remnants, to the wild Kew Bush is a 3.3 hectare podocarp dominant forest remnant that stands Take a self-guided walk (1 hr return) through the Bushy Point Restoration and windswept coastal margins, there is a walking track here for everyone. safety and relate to all tracks unless otherwise noted in the description or on in the Southland District Health Board’s Southland Hospital Bushy Point Site to a pond and wetland area, or take a shorter walk (20 minutes Calming to the soul and good for your health, an outing on a walking track signs at the track. grounds. The remnant is protected by a QEII Open Space Covenant and return) to a viewpoint. This community project aims to transform grazing is an excellent way to appreciate the beauty of the environment around you. Greenhills Pick up and remove any dog waste. Bags for this purpose should the walking track (15 minutes return) and bush is maintained by Southland land into native forest and wetland habitat, and is an ongoing restoration Step out for a leisurely walk on one of the twenty-nine walking tracks featured be carried at all times and are available free from the Queens Park Hospital with assistance from members of the South Invercargill Lions project. This is a marked grass trail on Department of Conservation land in this brochure. These tracks are yours to enjoy! Take your family and friends Office and City Council Help Desk. Some Parks and Reserves now Club. Access is off Elles Road and from the hospital grounds. and is managed by the Otatara Landcare Group. and experience a fun, safe and healthy outing together. have dog doo bags and waste bins at main entrance points. The Kingswell Creek Walkway (3086m one way) is managed by Environment We invite you to explore and enjoy the great outdoors of the Invercargill area. Dog waste bin. Southland. It starts at the Bluff Road/Kew Road intersection and continues through Kew Bush and follows the Kingswell Creek parallel to Ball Street up Marama Ave South Choosing a walk to the Chesney Street intersection. Choose between short easy strolls, long and winding bush trails or more Dogs must always be on a lead when on formed walking tracks. Bryson Road Tikore Island demanding hill climbs. Pick up a copy of the brochure ‘Walking Your Dog in Invercargill’ for information on where you can exercise your dog off the lead. 23 Awarua Bay Southland Hospital 1067m Use the map of the Invercargill area to select where you want to go walking. EllesRoad CityCentre To Allan St Greenpoint John St P The number on the map links to the description of the walking track. Grant Road No Horses on the walking tracks. Bluff Harbour Why go walking? Kew Bush Walk Ocean Beach Walking: 805m No Camping permitted on walking tracks or parks and reserves. Tiwai Point Bluff Highway Robert St Improves health and well being 28 Pond Provides opportunities for social interaction with friends and family Bluff Raises knowledge and awareness of the natural environment No Mountain Biking or cycling on those tracks that are walking only. Kingswell Creek Walkway Is the most sustainable mode of transport 25 29 N Is free and fun Stirling Point Walks Elles Rd Bluff Hwy No Trail Bike Riding on parks and reserves unless signage indicates 27 24 St Brown For your safety and comfort Rivers 2 Southern Greenway otherwise. W E Wear sensible, well cushioned, shoes that will make your walking experience Main Roads 26 Bluff Road to Chesney Street more enjoyable Secondary Roads Take a stroll along the Southern Greenway Reserve, a long strip of land running Moulson St Always tell someone where you are going and what time you expect to return No Campervans. S in a northwest-southeast direction from Bluff Highway to Chesney Street. The McQuarrie St Reserve LeaElston Elizabeth St St Chesney Dress for the weather and be prepared for it to change reserve forms part of the former Seaward Bush Railway corridor and links Wearing several layers is recommended on cooler days Invercargill District Map with the Invercargill Estuary Walkway. This is an informal grass trail (2700 m Scott St Take sunscreen and a hat Other Symbols used in this brochure one way) and care must be taken at the street crossings. Elston Lea Reserve Vernon St Kingswell Creek Walkway Take a snack and a drink on longer walks Short Walks Sandy Point Domain Bluff Hill/ adjoins Southern Greenway to the north, providing a recreational linkage to Play Ball St Toilets Interpretation Stay on the track and keep your children in sight equipment 1. Kew Bush 8. Anderson Park 15. Kilmock Bush Motupohue Walks McQuarrie Street, with a walk/cycleway running through the reserve. 2. Southern Greenway Environmental Care Code 9. Donovan Park 16. Rover Track / Petrie’s Track 24. Foveaux Walkway 3 Otepuni Walkway Accessible Picnic To help protect the natural environment, please follow these guidelines Views Parking 3. Otepuni Walkway 10. Talbot Street Reserve 17. Daffodil Bay Loop Track 25. Topuni Track toilets facilities P Rockdale Road to Clyde Street Protect plants and animals 4. Bushy Point Walk 11. Seaward Bush 18. Silver Lagoon (Including 26. Glory Track This well formed track follows the Otepuni Creek as it runs east to west through Invercargill. Most of this walkway follows the top of the flood bank giving an elevated Remove rubbish McShane's Track) view of the surrounding city and neighbouring reserves including the Otepuni Gardens, Invercargill’s first City park.