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
Caution - surface water & silt
The water is now receding along the Waitohi section of the trail. There’s still some surface water and silt in places, so please take extra care and use your judgement as you may need to hop off your bike and push in a few spots where the surface is soft.
We'll be out and about over the next few days tidying up along the trail.
Safe journeys.
Trail Section:
Notice valid:
Waitohi
2/06/26
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5/06/26
Caution - re-gravelled surface at Reserve Road
Reserve Road, Flaxbourne
Reserve Road has recently been re‑gravelled with a thicker layer of gravel, so please take extra care when passing through this section. We’re working with our partners to improve the surface and overall rideability.
Trail Section:
Notice valid:
Flaxbourne
17/03/26
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30/06/26
South of Ward - Under Construction
We are busy building trail south of Ward, so for your safety and to let our construction teams get on with the build, please keep out of construction areas. Keep an eye out on the website for updates.
Trail Section:
Notice valid:
Flaxbourne
17/12/25
-
30/04/26
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:
Notice valid:
Waitohi
17/12/25
-
30/09/26