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Waitohi

Picton Elevation - Tuamarino

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Waitohi

Under Construction

Once constructed, you'll be able to either start or finish your journey with an ice cream on the Picton foreshore! Heading south you'll enjoy the Para Wetlands, the Blue Hole and scenic views.

20.5 kilometers

56 minutes

Gentle climb, sweeping decent, relaxing ride past Blue Hole, Para Wetlands to Tuamarino

Note: We are working hard to open from Koromiko to Tuamarino in the first quarter of 2026 - watch this space!


The remainder of the Waitohi section is UNDER CONSTRUCTION and therefore closed for your safety.  Closed sections are clearly marked with signage.  Please respect this, we are extremely fortunate to have generous landowners providing access and one party ignoring signage can ruin this for us all. 


Picton Elevation - DO NOT USE

Elevation, Picton

Due to high traffic in this area, the Picton Elevation is not suitable DO NOT USE. Please start/end your journey at Tuamarino.  

Trail Section:

Waitohi

Notice valid:

17/12/25

30/04/26

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Para Wetlands under construction

Waitohi

We are busy building trail through the Para Wetlands, so for your safety and to let our construction teams get on with the build, please keep out of construction areas. 

Trail Section:

Waitohi

Notice valid:

17/12/25

28/02/26

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