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Trail Notices and Alerts

Trail Notices and Alerts

Keep up to date with trail status including any maintenance, closures or detours

Please respect all trail notices THEY'RE FOR YOUR SAFETY!!  This is especially relevant for the Section between Picton and Tuamarina where  our constuction and maintenance crews will not expect riders on the trail.

Some of the trail passes through private land and working vineyards, for your safety and the continued support of the community please respect their rules.

Current Notices

Rāhui/closure notice: Bush Road north to Tua Marino River Bridge

Section from Bush Road to Tua Marino River bridge

Trail Section:

Notice valid:

Waitohi

6/10/24

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20/10/24

It is with deep sadness and respect that we are closing the trail north of Bush Road. This rāhui is in place to acknowledge the passing of the three individuals in a motor vehicle incident and protect visitors to the area until the rāhui has been lifted.

 

The rāhui will be in place for at least 10 days.

Temporary Road Closure, Hapuku, Kaikoura

Hapuku

Trail Section:

Notice valid:

Kaikōura

13/10/24

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14/10/25

From 7am on Sunday 13th October to 5.30pm on Monday 14th October 2024 the Factory Rd/Old Beach Rd/Hapuku Rd Railway Crossing in Hapuku Village will be closed while the crossing is replaced.

 

Although the road will be closed we have been informed that workers will escort you across the tracks if you are willing to walk and carry your bike. Please be patient while you wait to be escorted and cross with care.

Old Beach Road exit

Kaikōura town - Middle Creek section

Trail Section:

Notice valid:

Kaikōura

22/07/24

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31/12/24

Change of trail layout.  New safer exit from Whale Trail to Old Beach Road including gradient reduction.

Make use  of the stopping area to regroup and check for traffic before heading  over Middle Creek bridge and off towards the Hapuku Bush Trail section

Wairau Bridge safety upgrade: Southern access point

Wairau river bridge

Trail Section:

Notice valid:

Wairau

19/06/24

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31/12/24

Change  of trail layout.  Curb installed to prevent cylists leaving marked trail  and riding on gravel road.  This is a busy industrial site with fully  laden truck & trailer units using the road heading to the quarry and  concrete plant.

Please  take note of changed layout and DO NOT ride on the gravel road, users  are asked to remain on designated safe dual use cycle / walking trail  and follow signage advising of safe route.

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